On October 30, 2017, the Institute for Advanced International Studies under UWED and the Institute of World Economy and International Relations (IMEMO) of the Russian Academy of Sciences and jointly hosted a roundtable discussion for scholars to analyze the current sociopolitical and economic challenges facing Afghanistan.

During the roundtable, participants engaged in nuanced discussions examining various dimensions of Afghanistan's contemporary circumstances and trajectory for development. Speakers expressed grave concern regarding Afghanistan's precarious security situation while underscoring the critical need for ongoing monitoring and analysis to promote lasting peace, stability, and progress in the region.

Overall, the Afghanistan-focused roundtable marks a significant step toward deepening academic understanding of this complex nation in crisis. The dialogues and perspectives shared lay essential groundwork for developing thoughtful, evidence-based policy recommendations and solutions to advance security and sustainable growth in Afghanistan and surrounding countries.