Local and Regional Dynamics of Bringing Stability to Afghanistan
Local and Regional Dynamics of Bringing Stability to Afghanistan
Speaker: Ahmadzai, S. (University of Nebraska at Omaha)
Date: 10 July 2018
Speaker Session Preview
SMA hosted a speaker session presented by Mr. Sher Jan Ahmadzai (University of Nebraska at Omaha) as a part of its SMA CENTCOM (Afghanistan) Speaker Series. During this discussion, Mr. Ahmadzai stated that there are both internal and external factors that contribute to instability in Afghanistan (all of which he discussed in detail). These internal factors include Afghanistan’s system of governance, peace efforts and reconciliation, warlords, and social justice among all groups, while the external factors include neighboring countries (i.e. Pakistan, Russia, Iran, China, India, NATO, and the US). Mr. Ahmadzai also explained what Afghan leadership can do internally and what stakeholders can do externally to achieve stability in Afghanistan.
To access an audio file of the speaker session, as well as Mr. Ahmadzai’s slides, please contact Ms. Nicole Omundson (nomundson@nsiteam.com).
Sher Jan Ahmadzai, is the Director Center for Afghanistan Studies at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He has worked with Afghan government before coming to the United States and served as the Scheduling Manager for President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan.
Mr. Ahmadzai’ work experience of more than 15 years in the United States and Afghanistan as a government employee at the office of the President, has provided him with opportunities to understand the dynamics of the system of government and regional and global politics concerning Afghanistan and the United States.
Mr. Ahmadzai is a regular contributor and commenter for many national and international media outlets such as VOA and BBC Radio and TV on various issues related to the U.S. Pakistan, Taliban, security and terrorism in South Asia. He has also written for CNN, BBC and Omaha World Herald on Afghan peace process. He has also participated in various Track II talks on Afghanistan and provided feedback to policy makers.
Mr. Ahmadzai has also written papers and co-authored a book on Transboundary Waters of Afghanistan focusing on hydro politics that is in play in the region and has written about Water Security in the region. His chapters are about the relationship of between Afghanistan and her neighbors concerning sharing water recourse and how it can become a source of cooperation or conflict in the region.
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