Afghanistan Analysts Network (AAN)

The Afghanistan Analysts Network (AAN) is an independent non-profit policy research organisation. It aims to bring together the knowledge, experience and drive of a researchers, analysts and experts to better inform policy and to increase the understanding of Afghan realities. It is driven by engagement and curiosity and is committed to producing analysis on Afghanistan and its region, which is independent, of high quality and research-based. We are committed to be bi-taraf but not bi-tafawut impartial, but not indifferent. Since its establishment in 2009, AANs publications have informed and influenced the work of Afghan and international policymakers, journalists, development workers and academics and others interested in Afghanistan and its region. AANs analysts are regularly asked to speak at conferences and briefings around the world, and frequently appear as commentators in the media. AAN has a light institutional structure that includes an Executive Board with overall respo...