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AANCast brings you the latest research and insights from the Afghanistan Analysts Network. Each episode features some of our most compelling reports, read by AAN authors and editors. Listen to The Daily Hustle, our series of first-person accounts on how everyday life has changed since the Taliban takeover, or tune into The Conversation, where our researchers and guest experts unpack AAN’s most in-... more

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Afghan women may have been silenced in their own country, but in December 2025, they were given a very public platform to tell the world about life under the Taliban – The People’s Tribunal for the Women of Afghanistan. The tribunal took place in Eur... more

AAN authors discuss three in depth reports: Kate Clark on what has changed in the year since the introduction of the ‘Vice and Virtue’ law in Afghanistan, Roxanna Shapour discusses a survey on men's views about the restrictions on women and finally, ... more

Blood feuds have long been a feature of Afghan society, claiming countless lives and perpetuating conflict that sometimes spans generations. In recent decades, however, this has shifted, particularly as a young Afghans have begun to question tribal t... more

The Daily Hustle is our series of first-person accounts by one Afghan about one aspect of their daily life, as they adjust to Taliban rule. In this episode, we hear from a woman who, though born and raised in Pakistan, was forced to leave. As part of... more

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Offers a unique and insightful perspective on contemporary Afghan issues through research-backed episodes and firsthand accounts. The content focuses on significant topics such as the social implications of the Taliban's policies, human rights concerns, gender issues, and detailed accounts of everyday challenges faced by Afghan people. It features voices from those directly involved or affected by these circumstances, making it a powerful platform for sharing the lived realities of Afghan citizens. The series also includes analytical discussions with experts, reflecting on the political landscape, historical contexts, and the socio-economic challenges facing Afghanistan.

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