Jul 12, 2009Mr. Saifullah Ahmadzai, Senior Research Analyst, and Mr. Hyder Akbar, Research Analyst, participated in a Regional Network of Strategic Studies Center (RNSSC) conference from 22-24 June, 2009, hosted by the RegionalCenter for Strategic Studies (RCSS) in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The ongoing participation of CAPS is part of the RNSSC’s program to have research centres from the Near
Jun 06, 2009On May 2, 2009, CAPS provided an introductory training presentation to U.S. Embassy staff. The team included Mr. Hekmat Karzai, Director of the centre, Dr. Gerard Chaliand, visiting fellow, Senior Research Analysts Dr. Najeeb Manalai, Hyder Akbar and Abdul Halim Achakzai. The training was attended by senior staff of the American Embassy and
Jun 06, 2009The Congressional Progressive Caucus, co-chaired by United States Congressman Raul M. Grijalva and Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey, announced a comprehensive six-part series “Afghanistan: A Road Map for Progress.” The objective of the forums was to engage members of Congress on Afghanistan, especially, since the country has become the first major test for President Obama’s administration.
Jun 06, 2009The Center for Conflict and Peace Studies (CAPS) participated in the Regional Workshop and Training on Security Sector Transformation. The workshop was held in Kathmandu, Nepal, from 12 to 14 May 2009. It was a joint initiative between the Global Facilitation Network (GFN) and the Asia Consultative Group (ACG) in collaboration with members
Apr 14, 2009On Tuesday, April 07, 2009, a CAPS delegation met with United States Special Envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan, Richard Holbrooke, as well as Admiral Mike Mullen, the Chairman of the United States Joints Chief of Staff. The CAPS delegation included Mr. Hekmat Karzai, the director of the centre and three research analysts: Saifullah
Mar 30, 2009 The Mansfield Center at the University of Montana brought together a group of experts from the Middle East, Asia and the United States to examine the future of the Middle East and the national strategic implications for U.S.foreign policy in the new administration. The conference took place in Missoula, Montanaon March 4,5
Mar 14, 2009 From February 16thtill the 19th, Mr. Hekmat Karzai, Director of CAPS visited Brussels on the invitation of the European Parliament and East West Institute, which is one of the leading think tanks in Europe. The objective of the visit was to participate in two different events and hold meetings with various officials and
Dec 22, 2008From the 9th till the 12th of December of 2008, Mr. Hekmat Karzai visited Washington; DC.Mr. Karzai was invited by the James town Foundation (http://www.jamestown.org/) to deliver a key note address at their annual conference titled, ‘The Expanding Geography of Militant Jihad’. The event was a major success as there were over 400 people from the
Nov 18, 2008 The Centre for Conflict and Peace Studies (CAPS) participated in the 4th Plenary Meeting of Regional Network of Strategic Studies Center. This meeting was held in Doha, Qatar from 2-5 November, 2008 and it was hosted by the Qatar Armed Forces Strategic Studies Center. Mr. Hekmat Karzai, director of CAPS, attended the event
Nov 02, 2008Mr. Prakhar Sharma (Head of Research) and Mr. Saifullah Ahmadzai (Senior Research Analyst) participated in a Regional Network of Strategic Studies Center (RNSSC) conference from12-16October, 2008, hosted by the Regional Center for Strategic Studies (RCSS)in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The RNSSC intends to expand the strategic interaction among institutions throughout the region in the hopes of eliciting suggestions