The Afghan Government Can’t Make Peace With the Taliban on Its Own Negotiations involving a broad group that represents all of Afghanistan—not just its senior politicians—are the only way to achieve a lasting settlement. BY HEKMAT KHALIL KARZAI | APRIL 2, 2019, 2:00 AM Participants arrive to attend a two-day gathering of the Taliban and Afghan opposition
Apr 06, 2019 CAPS Attends Roundtable Discussion on Qatar’s Role in the Afghan Peace Process On 31st March 2019, Hekmatullah Azamy, Deputy Director of the Center for Conflict and Peace Studies (CAPS) and Mustafa Hotaki, research analyst participated in a roundtable discussion on Qatar’s role in the Afghan peace process. Hosted by Konrad Adenauer Stiftung
Mar 27, 2019 CAPS Hosts International Committee of the Red Cross For A Discussion on Detainees On 25th March 2019, the Centre for Conflict and Peace Studies (CAPS) hosted Benjamin Wahren, deputy head of delegation and Joost Jan De Otter, health care program manager of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Afghanistan for
Mar 25, 2019 CAPS Hosts Ambassador of Canada to Afghanistan The Centre for Conflict and Peace Studies (CAPS) hosted Ambassador of Canada to Afghanistan David Metcalfe for a luncheon on 24 March 2019. CAPS’ Chairman Hekmat K. Karzai and his deputy Hekmatullah Azamy welcomed Amb Metcalfe and his colleague Charles van der Donckt who serves
Mar 24, 2019 Chargé D'affaires of United Kingdom Embassy visits CAPS On 21st March 2019, Chargé D'affaires of United Kingdom Embassy in Kabul Giles Lever visited the Centre for Conflict and Peace Studies (CAPS) for a frank discussion with Hekmat K. Karzai, CAPS’ Chairman. Mr. Karzai and Amb. Lever discussed recent development, security situation and
Feb 20, 2019 CAPS Hosts Afghan Samoon Society For A Discussion As part of its engagement with the civil societies, on 18th February 2019, the Centre for Conflict and Peace Studies (CAPS) hosted members of the Afghan Samoon Society. Welcoming the participants, Hekmat K. Karzai, CAPS’ Chairman shared his views about the peace process and
Feb 18, 2019 Head of Delegation of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Visits CAPS On 16th February, Head of Delegation of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to Afghanistan Mr. Juan Pedro Schaerer visited Center for Conflict and Peace Studies (CAPS) and met CAPS Chairman Mr. Hekmat Karzai. Mr. Karzai welcomed Mr.
Feb 12, 2019 NATO Senior Civilian Representative Visits CAPS On 11th February 2019, Ambassador Cornelius Zimmermann, the outgoing NATO’s Senior Civilian Representative in Afghanistan visited the Centre for Conflict and Peace Studies (CAPS) for a frank discussion with Hekmat K. Karzai, CAPS’ Chairman. Mr Karzai and Amb Zimmermann discussed peace process, NATO mission and upcoming
Feb 10, 2019 CAPS Hosts Women Peace Activists On 3rd February 2019, the Centre for Conflict and Peace Studies (CAPS) hosted leading women peace activists for a discussion. Hasina Safi, Acting Minister of Information and Culture; Dr. Habiba Surabi, Deputy Chair of High Peace Council (HPS); Dr. Orzala A Nemat, Director of Afghanistan Research and
Feb 10, 2019 CAPS Chairman Attends Intra-Afghan Dialogue in Moscow On the invitation of the Council of the Afghan Diaspora in Russia, Hekmat Karzai, Chairman of the Centre for Conflict and Peace Studies CAPS attended a two-day intra-afghan dialogue in Moscow on the 5th and 6th of February. The conference was also attended by senior
