2025 ALPA Annual Conference

2025 ALPA Annual Conference

This hybrid event brings together close to 100 Afghan and international scholars, and practitioners from around the globe to share their research and findings on Afghanistan’s evolving crises and discuss solutions. This important important event convenes at the University of Pittsburgh on October 3 and 4. ​

Theme of the Conference: Taliban and Alternatives: Religion, Governance, and Society

While this theme did not dictate the selection of papers and panels for the conference, it serves as an intellectual anchor for participants, offering context for plenary discussions and keynote addresses. Through these discussions, the conference seeks to generate meaningful insights into Afghanistan’s governance, the role of religion, and the broader implications for regional and global stability. By framing the conference within this thematic lens, we aim to foster a structured dialogue on Afghanistan’s evolving political and social landscape, encouraging diverse perspectives on governance models, religious legitimacy, and…