Research – Afghanistan Security Watch

“Afghanistan Security Watch”, founded by a team of security experts, is dedicated to disseminating information on incidents, reports, and security analyses concerning the ongoing situation in Afghanistan. We are committed to filling the gap in security studies in Afghanistan.

ASW prioritizes sourcing information from diverse channels, and delivering reports, analyses, and research findings while upholding the principle of neutrality. Our aim is to establish ourselves as a dependable cornerstone in the realm of research & security studies in Afghanistan.

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14 Experts

in their respective fields collaborate to provide comprehensive insights and cutting-edge solutions, ensuring that our research is both innovative and impactful.

Credible Sources

Our research is supported by a wide range of credible sources, ensuring that every finding is rooted in authoritative and reliable information.

Research Budget

Our sponsored research budget enables us to fund our research, expand our capabilities, and support groundbreaking studies that drive progress and discovery.

The Research Center

Afghanistan’s Security Incident Report – 2024

The Afghanistan Security Watch (ASW) annual Incident Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the security landscape in Afghanistan for the current year.

Afghanistan Security Incidents Report (3rd Quarter – 2024)

Based on a recent study by the ASW, during the 3rd quarter of 2024, anti-Taliban forces, ISKP, and some unidentified groups were responsible for around 124 security incidents across 22 provinces in Afghanistan.

ISKP Attacks in Afghanistan During the Taliban Rule

ISKP Attacks During the Taliban Rule in Afghanistan

Afghanistan Security Watch presents key insights from the upcoming publication, "ISKP's Attacks During Taliban Rule in Afghanistan (August 15, 2021 - August 15, 2024).

Afghanistan Border Conflicts

The Afghan Security Watch conducted a study on the border tensions between the Taliban and neighboring countries during the Taliban's three-year rule in Afghanistan (August 15, 2021 – August 15, 2024).

Internal Disputes of the Taliban

Disputes among Afghanistan's political factions and their temporary fragile alliances, have a long history. Over the past half-century, political groups-whether leftist or rightist, ideological or non-ideological-have found numerous excuses for divergence and internal conflict.

Terrorism and Counterterrorism

Terrorism and Counterterrorism studies focus on understanding the causes, methods, and impacts of terrorism, as well as strategies to prevent and combat it.

Peace and Conflict

Peace and Conflict studies explore the causes, dynamics, and resolutions of conflicts at individual, community, national, and international levels.

Afghanistan Security Studies

Afghanistan Security Studies focuses on analyzing the complex security dynamics of Afghanistan, including its geopolitical significance, internal conflicts, and the impact of regional and global powers.

Afghanistan Border Security

Afghanistan's border security is a critical aspect of its national stability, given its shared boundaries with six countries, including Pakistan, Iran, and China.

Interdisciplinary Research

Interdisciplinary research integrates knowledge, methods, and perspectives from multiple disciplines to address complex problems that cannot be solved within the boundaries of a single field.

Defense and Military Studies

Defense and Military Studies is an academic field that examines the strategies, policies, and operations related to national security and armed forces.