This session - led by Ms Vicky Bird and Dr Avinash Paliwal - will offer an introduction to the archives of the UK... See details
Thu, 2018-01-11 12:42
This session - led by Ms Vicky Bird and Dr Avinash Paliwal - will offer an introduction to the archives of the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office' papers on Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, and China. Highly suitable for teaching and research purposes, these archives are now available digitally via...AWIL 181Fri, 2016-04-22 23:08
Eminent ethnomusicologists Veronica Doubleday & John Baily returned to AWIL this week with their potent & hypnotic... See details
Fri, 2016-04-22 23:08
Eminent ethnomusicologists Veronica Doubleday & John Baily returned to AWIL this week with their potent & hypnotic songs from Herat. This ubiquitous duo are eminent beyond research & academia, as creative talents accomplished in photography, film-making, miniature painting, embroidery, and book...PashtoTue, 2016-03-08 20:42
In this podcast we look at the Pashto language. Join us for an introductory lesson with Ajmal and Kate from the Afghan... See details
Tue, 2016-03-08 20:42
In this podcast we look at the Pashto language. Join us for an introductory lesson with Ajmal and Kate from the Afghan Society!On the 21st of October, Dr Graciana del Castillo gave a lecture discussing the current concerns presented in her latest... See details
Fri, 2014-10-31 20:37
On the 21st of October, Dr Graciana del Castillo gave a lecture discussing the current concerns presented in her latest book, 'Guilty Party: The International Community in Afghanistan?. The lecture included commentary on aid and drug dependency in Afghanistan, as well as the challenges that both...MP Rory Stewart discussed his new book, ?Can Intervention Work?. As well being a member of the Foreign Affairs Select... See details
Mon, 2011-12-12 02:00
MP Rory Stewart discussed his new book, ?Can Intervention Work?. As well being a member of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, and best-selling author of The Prince of the Marshes and The Places In Between, Rory Stewart has also been a deputy governor in Iraq, a diplomat in Montenegro and...On 21st January 2010, award-winning journalist and CISD alumnus, Dawood Azami returned to SOAS to give a lecture on... See details
Sat, 2010-07-17 14:13
On 21st January 2010, award-winning journalist and CISD alumnus, Dawood Azami returned to SOAS to give a lecture on Afghanistan where he is based with the BBC World Service. In the following lecture, Dawood Azami assesses the chances of the country's successful emergence from its current state of...Open Air Japan reporter Ryota Sugiyama interviews the Senior Lecturer in Development Practice at SOAS, Dr. Jonathan... See details
Thu, 2009-08-06 18:16
Open Air Japan reporter Ryota Sugiyama interviews the Senior Lecturer in Development Practice at SOAS, Dr. Jonathan Goodhand. This interview examines whether the instability of Pakistan is having an effect upon neighboring countries such as Afghanistan. Also, Dr. Goodhand discusses how Afghanistan...
