Op-Eds November 1, 2017

Laura Bush and H.E. Rula Ghani: Thriving Afghan businesswomen still need you

Oct 20, 2025

Afghan students react to the Taliban’s recent internet ban

By: Natalie Gonnella-Platts
Oct 3, 2025

Afghan women share the devastating consequences of the Taliban’s internet shutdown

By: Natalie Gonnella-Platts
Sep 26, 2025

Bush Institute gathers democracy leaders struggling for freedom across Asia

By: Celia Siade-Cox
Shawn VanDiver — Standing Beside Our Afghan Allies

Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann, Natalie Gonnella-Platts
Jun 3, 2025

Bush Institute's David J. Kramer provides remarks at the U.S.-Afghan Women's Council 2025 annual meeting

By: David J. Kramer
May 21, 2025

Syria needs more women in government to build a stable and prosperous future

By: Celia Siade-Cox
Apr 25, 2025

We must fight for our Afghan allies

By: Natalie Gonnella-Platts, Laura Collins
Mar 6, 2025

International Women’s Day: Five leaders who are making an impact near and far

By: Anna Walker
Jan 15, 2025

Taliban Travel Tracker

By: Natalie Gonnella-Platts, Albert Torres, Jessica Ludwig
Sep 18, 2024

Captured State: The Taliban's mafia-like rule uncovered

By: Natalie Gonnella-Platts, Jessica Ludwig, Albert Torres
Jul 26, 2024

At the Olympics and beyond, the world must stand with Afghan women

By: Natalie Gonnella-Platts
Jul 24, 2024

Pashtana Durrani -- Educating Afghan Girls Despite Taliban Rule

Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann, Natalie Gonnella-Platts
Jul 10, 2024

U.N. excludes civil society, accommodates Taliban demands at third Doha meeting

By: Jessica Ludwig
Jun 27, 2024

We must hold a firm line with the Taliban

By: Jessica Ludwig
"The U.S.-Afghan Women's Council remains a symbol of hope and strength"
May 8, 2024

Afghan and Iranian Women are a Force in the Fight for Freedom

By: Natalie Gonnella-Platts
Apr 18, 2024

Voices of Freedom

Hosted by: Natalie Gonnella-Platts
Apr 15, 2024

Two-Minute Take: The Taliban profit while innocent Afghans suffer

Featuring: Natalie Gonnella-Platts
Apr 3, 2024

The Role of Foreign Enablers in Perpetuating Taliban Corruption in Afghanistan

By: Natalie Gonnella-Platts, Jessica Ludwig, Albert Torres
Mar 7, 2024

Women leaders making an impact across the globe
The Human Cost of the Taliban's Corruption and Kleptocracy

By: Natalie Gonnella-Platts
Corruption and Kleptocracy in Afghanistan Under the Taliban

By: Jessica Ludwig, Albert Torres
Aug 15, 2023

Supporting Afghans two years after the fall of Afghanistan
Aug 8, 2023

The Taliban regime ‘survives on fear and oppression’: Q&A with advocate Onaba Payab

By: Natalie Gonnella-Platts
Jul 11, 2023

David J. Kramer provides remarks at the U.S.-Afghan Women's Council annual meeting

By: Natalie Gonnella-Platts
Jul 5, 2023

WE Lead Scholar Riham Adel inspires young leaders through mentorship program
May 12, 2023

Masih Alinejad -- 2023 Time Woman of the Year and Iranian Freedom Fighter

Hosted by: Andrew Kaufmann, Natalie Gonnella-Platts
May 12, 2023

Two-Minute Take: Taliban ban women from working for the U.N.

Featuring: Natalie Gonnella-Platts
Apr 12, 2023

The Struggle for Freedom: Iranian human rights activist Narges Mohammadi advocates for ‘Women, Life, and Freedom’ from prison

By: Ellen Bork
Apr 11, 2023

Crises shouldn’t cost women their dignity

By: Kaitlyn McClew

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