Rise to Peace blog

Special Report On Youths’ Views on the Afghan Peace Process

This report sought to explore the youth of Afghanistan's views and perspective on the Afghan peace process. 187 respondents between…

3 years ago

How Local Identities Can Shape a More Balanced Response to Terror

The traumatic impacts of terrorist attacks reverberate far beyond physical injuries and loss of life. Victims must often cope with…

3 years ago

Afghan Interpreters, the Peace Process, and the Future of Indigenous Support for US Combat Operations

As the United States prepares for its withdrawal from Afghanistan, discussions have continued about the fate of Afghan interpreters who…

3 years ago

Qatar’s Mediation Challenges in the Afghan Peace Process

As NATO’s 20-year campaign in Afghanistan comes to an end and the Taliban escalate their nationwide offensive, Qatar remains the…

3 years ago

Deradicalization and Combating Domestic Terrorism in the U.S

On January 6th, 2021, white supremacists and militias breached the Capitol, deploying the use of violence and force. In light…

3 years ago

A Bleak Picture for Afghanistan: A Weekly Update on Taliban Advances

In recent weeks, the Taliban have made unprecedented gains that continue to threaten Afghanistan’s stability. This furthermore increases the likelihood…

3 years ago

Afghan Youth Killed by Iranian Police Whilst Fleeing the Taliban

Afghan youth Hekmatullah Sharifi, a 19-year-old boy from Balucha Village - Badakhshan province of Afghanistan was tragically shot and killed…

3 years ago

Support Services for Victims of Terror in the United States: What Is Available?

Introduction In the aftermath of traumatic events, services which pledge support to victims of terror are imperative. These support systems offer…

3 years ago

Can ISIL succeed in their political objective in 2021?

  On 1st June 2021 former Trump administration official Jason Miller launched “Gettr” a pro Trump, pro “free speech” alternative…

3 years ago

The Evolving Russian-Taliban Relations

On July 7th, a Taliban delegation visited Moscow and met with the Kremlin envoy for Afghanistan, Zamir Kabuluv. This visit…

3 years ago