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Melbourne Asia Review is a research-based publication of the Asia Institute, University of Melbourne.

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‘Mapping Futures for Afghanistan’, edited By Arif Saba, Abbas Farasoo, Farkhondeh Akbari and Niamatullah Ibrahimi

  • Talal Raza,

This book attempts to keep alive hope of a more stable future through political inclusivity, accountability and respect for human rights.

The Taliban’s madrasas: Institutionalising radicalisation in post-2021 Afghanistan

  • Dr Niamatullah Ibrahimi,

The Taliban in Afghanistan is establishing thousands of new religious schools, which will likely create a generation susceptible to violent extremism.

Rethinking civil society in Afghanistan

  • Dr Salim Lakha,

Western donors and others have not given enough attention to strengthening local civil society actors.

Afghanistan’s laws and legal institutions under the Taliban

  • Assistant Professor Haroun Rahimi,

For the Taliban, the state’s main purpose is not protecting individual rights, but making individuals honor their obligations.

Taliban law: Theory and practice

  • Associate Professor Matthew J. Nelson,

At a national level, intra-jihadi competition is likely to ensure a prominent role for Taliban hardliners.