Afghanistan Regional Symposium: Confronting the Impasse

Exploring and addressing the intricate challenges surrounding Afghanistan and its neighboring region.

November 11, 2023 @ 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

The Four Seasons Hotel in Doha, Qatar

Afghanistan Regional Symposium: Confronting the Impasse

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The Center for International and Regional Studies (CIRS) at Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q) is hosting the “Afghanistan Regional Symposium: Confronting the Impasse.” The symposium gathers leading experts, scholars, and policymakers in a collective pursuit of exploring and addressing the intricate challenges surrounding Afghanistan and its neighboring region. Since the Taliban regained power in 2021, there has been an unsettling impasse between Afghanistan and the rest of the world. This impasse presents a critical juncture where conventional strategies of intervention from global powers have become inadequate. Through insightful panels, including discussions on the Afghan peace process, climate change, food security challenges, education, and humanitarian concerns, the symposium fosters a nuanced understanding of ongoing challenges and paves the way for informed impactful solutions.

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