In this volume, contributors examine the collapse of the Republic of Afghanistan in August 2021 from political, social, economic, and historical perspectives and treat it as a decisive rupture in the country’s recent history.

It brings together differing and even opposing positions. It presents a broad range of perspectives and makes debates connected to Afghanistan visible internationally.

Guided by a Communication for Social Change approach, the volume creates a forum where scholars and voices connected to Afghanistan share their analyses and engage in dialogue.

This work would not have been possible without the authors, whose insights, research, and commitment form the foundation of this volume. Collaborating with them was a pleasure and an honor.

(Alphabetically ordered.)

Zuliha Akrami
Sabera Aitabar
Tamana Aref
Atiq Arvand
Hazrat Bahar
Mirwais Balkhi
Mohammad Dawood Erfan
Abdul Bashir Fekrat
Kawa Jobran
Ramin Kamangar
Abumoslem Khorasani
Abdul Ghafoor Liwal
Fatima Sarkash

Our heartfelt thanks go to Abumoslem Khorasani for his dedication and substantial contribution to this book.
📅 The book will be published in August 2026.
📘 More information about the book is available here:
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