On Thursday, March 27 at 12 PM, Aref Dostyar will present, “How Qatar and Gulf Countries are Shaping Trajectories in Afghanistan.” This talk explores how Gulf countries are shaping Afghanistan’s political and security landscape. From diplomatic ties with the Taliban to mediating with the West, Dostyar examines how these geopolitical maneuvers impact the daily lives of local people and potentially influence the country’s future path.
Aref Dostyar is an Advisor and Program Leader for the Afghanistan Program for Peace and Development at the University of Notre Dame’s Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies. In this role, he collaborates with Notre Dame faculty and staff from various programs and institutes to create and support initiatives to amplify Afghan voices for an inclusive and peaceful Afghanistan.