ALPA Events

Aug.2, 2026 by Ar.Mu The Moot Court Management team at ALPA Colleg recently conducted a training session on effective approaches to reading and analyzing the Jessup Compromis, led by Mr. Bakhtiar. The session helped participants develop a more systematic and strategic approach to one of the most important stages of Jessup preparation. Mr. Bakhtiar is a prominent lawyer with extensive experience in the Jessup Moot Court Competition. Over the years, he has pa

Jul.28, 2026 by Ar.Mu The ALPA Jessup teams recently participated in an insightful training session on oral advocacy, legal argument, and presentation skills, organized by the Moot Court Management team at ALPA College and led by Parwiz Esmati. Mr. Esmati currently practices in construction litigation and claims support at Kraftson Caudle. He also brings extensive Jessup experience, having won a national round and received the Best Oralist award in two Phil

Highlights from 2025 ALPA Annual Conference Keynote Speech by Dr. Magnus Marsden Plenary Session with Jennifer Murtazashvili, Thomas Barfield, Nazif Shahrani, Hannah Hassani, Reza Husseini, and Christian Blake Pye, Book Talk with Anna Larson, Omar Sharifi, Omar Sadr, and Mujib Abed Workshop On Research and Publication with Omar Sadr, Thomas Barfield, Mirwais Balkhi, Zahra Tawana, and Mustafa Saqib Sarajuddin Isar presenting From Rebels to Rulers: The Political Economy of Tali

Call for Abstracts ALPA invites submissions for its 2026 Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. Building on its previous annual conferences, the 2026 ALPA Annual Conference will be one of the largest gatherings on Afghanistan studies, bringing together Afghan and international scholars across the humanities and social sciences. ​ Submission Guidelines Language: English, Farsi, or Pashto Abstract length: 250 to 300 words Bio length: 100 to 300 words Deadline (Extended): July 20

June 23, 2026 By Ro.M. ALPA successfully hosted its Certificate Award Ceremony on June 21, 2026, recognizing students who successfully completed their Certificate courses during the semester. The event brought together students, faculty members, and ALPA leadership to celebrate the learners’ achievements and academic progress. The ceremony opened with remarks from Dr. Bashir Mobasher, President of ALPA, who congratulated students on their accomplishments and enc

June 17, 2026 ALPA College recently held a special gathering to recognize and celebrate the contributions of its Teaching Assistants, whose dedication has played an important role in strengthening the academic life of the College. During the event, Dean of ALPA College, Mr. Ashraf Muzafari, and President of ALPA, Dr. Bashir Mobasher, thanked all Teaching Assistants for their hard work, commitment, and service to students and faculty. G. H., Senior Curriculum Coordinator, and

May 27, 2026 ALPA College is pleased to welcome Hafiz Qambari as the new Senior Moot Court Manager. Hafiz brings with him not only strong experience in moot court, but also a deep and proven commitment to the growth of Jessup and legal advocacy among Afghan students. Hafiz is a former Jessuper from Al Bironi University, where he led his team twice to the final rounds of the National Jessup Competition in Afghanistan and winning best memorial awards. That achievement alone spe

May 27, 2026 by M. Ko On May 25, the Students Government Association (SGA) of ALPA College, has successfully conducted an event about Eid and Arafat for student’s College, with the aim of celebrating occasions specially Eid Al-Adha and Arafat tradition and cultures, Eid almost here, engaging of students with these programs and familiarity to various Eid traditions in different regions of Afghanistan, after completed the classes students need to a such as

by M. Kh. May 21, 2026 The Student Government Association (SGA) of ALPA College of Art and Sciences successfully organized a Stress Management Workshop for students with the aim of helping them manage stress and maintain better mental well-being during the examination period. As students approached their exams and faced increasing academic pressure, the workshop was designed to provide useful guidance and practical strategies for managing stress in a health

By Sa. M. May 13, 2026 The SGA team of ALPA College of Art and Science organized an Art and Creativity Competition for students, aimed at encouraging artistic expression and celebrating student talent across different fields of art. To facilitate participation, the SGA team shared a Google Form through which students could register and submit their artworks. Through this process, the team received a wide range of creative submissions representing various art

By So. M. May 1, 2026 The Student Government Association (SGA) successfully organized an inspiring event titled “Art Day” on April 15, 2026, in celebration of World Art Day. The event was conducted online via Google Meet under the theme “Creativity Without Limits,” aiming to promote art, foster creativity, and create an interactive environment among students.The program was led by the President of the Student Government Association, Sa. M., and featured a

April 12, 2026 The participation of the Ali Shir Nawaee team from ALPA College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in the international rounds of the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition (March 28-April 4) was a remarkable achievement for both the team and for Afghanistan. At a time when Afghan students continue to face severe barriers to education, training, and international mobility, the team’s presence in one of the world’s most prestigious moot court compet

March 25, 2026 The Afghanistan National Rounds of the Philip C Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition concluded with an unforgettable final on March 1, 2026 , marked by a level of preparation and professionalism that reflected months of disciplined work by all participating teams. The national rounds showcased not only the growth of moot court culture among Afghan law students, but also the seriousness with which these students engage international law, advocacy, and

On January 9, 2026, after a thoughtful conversation and a powerful statement of interest, the Board elected Alice Stokke as the new Chair of the Advisory Board. Before the election. Alice has a long history of involvement with legal education support in Afghanistan. She co-led the University of Washington’s Legal Education Support Program for Afghanistan, known as LESPA, which she helped build from the first grant proposal in 2004 all the way through the conclusion of the pro

February 22, 2026 For Afghanistan, the 2025 26 season marks a particularly meaningful milestone. This year, ALPA College of Liberal Arts & Sciences introduces three teams in the National Round of Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. The national rounds will take place from February 27 to March 2, 2026 , and the Afghanistan champion team will advance to the international rounds in Washington, DC in April 2026 . The Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Com

January 29, 2026 February marks the beginning of a new Spring semester at ALPA College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and with it, renewed energy, expanding opportunities, and a growing academic community committed to knowledge, resilience, and global engagement. ALPA College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is proud to welcome back students, faculty, and partners from across Afghanistan and around the world. This semester reflects ALPA’s continued growth as a transnational academic

January 11, 2026 ALPA College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has reached another important milestone in its growth as an academic institution. Alongside new courses and diploma programs, the college has now begun building its own Student Information System, or SIS, to give students direct and organized access to their academic records. This new SIS began with students who entered in the Spring 2025 term. When these students log in, they can see a clear record of their courses,

December 24, 2025 On Sunday, ALPA College of Liberal Arts and Sciences held its Fall 2025 Certificate Awarding Ceremony online, bringing together students, instructors, and guests from many different places. The event marked another milestone in ALPA’s effort to keep serious education alive and accessible for Afghan students wherever they live. The ceremony opened with remarks from Dr Bashir Mobasher. He welcomed students and described how ALPA’s academic work has grown from

Oct. 26, 2025 The 2025 ALPA Annual Conference was held on October 3 and 4 at the University of Pittsburgh . Titled “Taliban and Alternatives: Religion, Governance, and Society,” the conference stood out as the largest academic gathering on Afghanistan held outside the country. With close to one hundred presenters and over one hundred attendees participating in person and virtually, the event became a vibrant space for exchange, collaboration, and intellectual renewal at a t

Since the return of the Taliban to power on August 15, 2021, Afghan women and girls have faced unprecedented restrictions, and...