A recent article by Aziza Mukhammedova, Leading Research Fellow at IAIS, co-authored with Dr. Farhana Qazi and Halima Nasiri, offers a comprehensive analysis of Afghanistan’s potential pathways toward stability.

 

The authors identify three fundamental pillars for the country’s future — education, infrastructural connectivity, and Islamic legitimacy. They argue that the interplay of these factors can help Afghanistan overcome its protracted crisis and pave the way toward sustainable peace and prosperity. Particular emphasis is placed on restoring women’s access to education, advancing regional trade and transport corridors (notably the Trans-Afghan Railway), and strengthening the role of Islamic scholars, whose rulings and fatwas can provide the cultural and religious authority necessary for reforms to gain acceptance.

 

The article underscores that without institutionalized educational initiatives, long-term financing, and systematic monitoring, Afghanistan risks remaining trapped in radicalization and isolation. Conversely, if these measures are consistently implemented, the country could transform from a source of instability into a vital bridge between Central and South Asia.

 

Read the full article on Daily Islamabad Post

 

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