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Since 2001, after almost two decades of virtual standstill, research on Afghanistan and the Afghans has been on the rise again. There is a desire to close the gaps in information and understanding that were left open by decades of war and destruction, and in many ways the country almost has to be researched anew due to the lack of continuous information based on in-depth knowledge.  - Angela Schlenkhoff

 

In light of growing research on Afghanistan, this day-long workshop at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) seeks to create a platform for prospective scholars to exchange ideas and perspectives that contribute towards the academic discourse on the country. A desired outcome of the workshop is a network of young scholars and professionals with ideas on how to foster dialogues and collaborations that will further ‘Afghanistan Studies’. We invite proposals for twenty-minute papers in and across the following disciplines:

 

1. History, Politics and Geography

2. Literature, Culture and Philosophy

3. Law, Economics and Society

4. Engineering and Natural Sciences

5. Creative Arts, Journalism and Leadership

 

This workshop is made possible with the support of the SOAS South Asia Institute and the SOAS Early Career Development fund.