One of the highly debated and controversial issue discussed at the London Conference on Afghanistan is on the integration of Taliban fighters into mainstream Afghan society. President Karzai already began the reconciliation process through a peace jirga held with the Taliban. more»

Afghanistan on the Eve of the London Conference – January 22, 2010
Nine years after 9/11 and all the blood and treasure expended on efforts in the region, President Barack Obama told People magazine on January 11 that 'the border region between Afghanistan and Pakistan remains the epicenter of al’ Qaeda, their leadership and their extremist allies. By Ahmed Rashid more»

India - Pakistan Conference: A Road Map towards Peace – Distrust, suspicion and hostility has kept relations between India and Pakistan simmering even in the best of times. In the aftermath of the Mumbai attacks in November 2008, the so far made progress in bilateral peace process on the governmental level came to a complete standstill. The initiative to bring the dialogue back on the track was taken only by civil society, conducting this three days conference in New Delhi, co-organized by Heinrich Böll Stiftung. more»

Madrasas in Pakistan – It is increasingly being argued that madrasa pedagogy fosters anti-western, traditionalist, and even fundamentalist worldviews and thereby produces fanaticism and intolerance. However, modern madrasas are also more and more confronted with a rise of sectarian aggression and religious violence that target and contest the Muslim-others rather than non-Muslims. By Prof. Dr. Jamal Malik more»

This publication is designed to provide a differentiated view of Pakistan’s complex political processes and social challenges to a broad international audience. Authors from a variety of disciplines present their analyses of Pakistan’s deficits and shortcomings, as well as their ideas and visions for a more democratic and peaceful future. more»

Gender Politics Makes a Difference - Experiences of the Heinrich Böll Foundation Across the World – Politics can only succeed when it is inclusive of all genders. Gender justice is an ambitious goal, one that the Heinrich Böll Foundation is pursuing together with many different allies worldwide. This publication gives an overview of their work. more»

Roadmap to 1325 – The UN resolution 1325 It could be a milestone for gender-equitable security policy. This volume contributes to filling the gap in knowledge about approaches both to gender-sensitive peace and security policy. Edited by the Gunda-Werner-Institut. more»

Copenhagen made it absolutely clear: Climate protection is a cross-cutting issue, more urgent, but more difficult than ever. The COP 15 summit has definitely failed to take concrete action leading to a binding agreement. While quarrels over “politics” have defined the scene, a comprehensive and globally joined effort to step forward was missing. more»

Cooperation Agreement on Climate Change in Pakistan – Impacts of climate change are evident in Pakistan which is facing multiple threats through it. On Thursday 28th January 2010, the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) and Heinrich Böll Stiftung Pakistan, signed a cooperation agreement on ‘Climate Change in Pakistan. more»

Climate Change and the Right to Food – This study highlights how the climate change regime and the human rights regime addressing the right to food have failed to coordinate their agendas and to collaborate to each other’s mutual benefit. It proposes concrete methods by which institutions can address climate change problems and realize the right to food symbiotically, in compliance with the principles of systemic integration under international law. more»

Pakistan is facing troubled times. The Pakistan Taliban and other extremist elements pose a serious threat to the stability and integrity of the country. The dossier offers government documents, media coverage as well as in depth analyses on the latest developments. more»

In the light of the current developments Pakistan is only known as a country of numerous political, economic and social problems, whereas its different peoples, its rich cultural heritage, its diverse culture and its beautiful landscape are almost out of sight. more»