Afghanistan Analysts Network – English

Matt Waldman

Peace offerings: Theories of conflict resolution and their applicability to Afghanistan

Matt Waldman • Thomas Ruttig •

AAN’s new discussion paper by Matt Waldman and Thomas Ruttig takes a more theoretical approach to the current debate about reconciliation, often too narrowly described just as ‘talking to the Taleban’. It looks into various theories of conflict resolution and which insights they may offer for a peaceful solution of the Afghan conflict. Despite the […]

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Golden Surrender: The Risks, Challenges, and Implications of Reintegration in Afghanistan

Matt Waldman •

The reintegration of former fighters is one of the main pillars in the unfolding counterinsurgency strategy. It is however more complex and difficult to accomplish than is commonly appreciated. In this paper Matt Waldman (fellow at the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy at Harvard University) explores the obstacles to a successful reintegration programme. These […]

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