top of page


South African women’s resistance holds lessons for the women of Afghanistan fighting gender apartheid
This article is written by Farhat Ariana Azami. She is a member of New Afghanistan Democratic Forum (NAD-Forum), an inclusive, diverse and democratic civil society platform of Afghanistan, co-founded by Mosaic Global Foundation. The piece originally was published in The Atlantic Council on 14 August 2025, marking the 4th anniversary of the Taliban return to power in Afghanistan.

Farhat Ariana Azami
Aug 15, 20256 min read


The potential ‘roadmaps’ for return to constitutional government in Afghanistan
This is an assessment of roadmaps of six political currents of Afghanistan, opposing the Taliban.

David Loyn
Aug 15, 202525 min read


Afghanistan under the Taliban: Four years on
This opinion piece by Emeritus Professor Amin Saikal, a member of the advisory board of Mosaic Global Foundation and a member of its Cambridge Afghanistan Series (CAS) was originally published in The News Australia on 15 August 2025, the anniversary of the Taliban re-usurping power in Afghanistan.

Amin Saikal
Aug 15, 20255 min read


Mosaic Foundation Partners with Generation Global on Youth Dialogue in Afghanistan and Expands Local Conversation to Worldwide Dialogue to Become Global Citizens
A collaborative programme with the UK’s Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) and Mosaic Afghanistan—now rebranded as “Mosaic Global Foundation”—empowering vulnerable girls deprived of education in Afghanistan
The session focused on issues of integration and border security, with particular emphasis on community perspectives surrounding the small boats crisis and

Mosaic Foundation Editorial
Jul 12, 20255 min read


Mosaic Foundation Hosts Event on Education Crisis in Afghanistan
A collaborative event aimed at understanding the challenges facing Afghanistan’s education sector—and identifying strategies to empower vulnerable girls and counter radicalisation—was recently held in London.The session focused on issues of integration and border security, with particular emphasis on community perspectives surrounding the small boats crisis and

Mosaic Foundation Editorial
Jul 7, 20253 min read


Narrativa360’s Interview of with Zalmai Nishat – Ten Questions with Zalmai Nishat (Part 2)
This interview with Zalmai Nishat, the Founder and Executive Chair of Mosaic Global Foundation was originally published in The Narrative 360 on 4 July 2025. This is the second part of ’10 Questions for’ with Zalmai Nishat
Zalmai Nishat
Jul 4, 20255 min read


Netanyahu’s miscalculation of Iran will echo for years
This opinion piece by Emeritus Professor Amin Saikal—an advisory board member of the Mosaic Global Foundation and participant in its Cambridge Afghanistan Series (CAS)—was originally published in The Age on 1 July 2025

Amin Saikal
Jul 1, 20253 min read


Narrativa360’s Interview of with Zalmai Nishat – Ten Questions with Zalmai Nishat (Part 1)
This interview with Zalmai Nishat, the Founder and Executive Chair of Mosaic Global Foundation was originally published in The Narrative 360 on 4 July 2025. This is the second part of ’10 Questions for’ with Zalmai Nishat
Zalmai Nishat
Jun 26, 202510 min read


Is the New Silk Road Still on Track to Create a Zone of Peace, Trust, and Cooperation?
On 28 July 2022, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a landmark resolution, spearheaded by Turkmenistan and endorsed by Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, declaring Central Asia a Zone of Peace, Trust, and Cooperation.
Zalmai Nishat
Jun 25, 20257 min read


Iran does not have nuclear weapons. We can’t afford to repeat the Iraq War lie
The Middle East is once again in danger of exploding, with massive global geopolitical and economic implications. The leader who bears most responsibility for this is undoubtedly Benjamin Netanyahu.

Amin Saikal
Jun 19, 20254 min read


Central Asia Zone of Peace, Trust and Cooperation: Muhammad Osimi’s Legacy and Mosaic’s Commitment to Intercultural Dialogue and Regional Integration
As the world grapples with mounting geopolitical uncertainty, the Central Asian states, now well into the third decade of their independence, stand at a pivotal crossroads. Yet Greater Central Asia’s broader identity is deeply rooted in a centuries-old tradition of intercultural exchange, intellectual collaboration, and a celebration of unity in diversity.

Mosaic Foundation Editorial
Jun 10, 20254 min read


Mosaic Global Foundation: Empowering Refugees and Migrant Youth through Sport to Build Stronger Communities
In an era of increasing migration and displacement, integrating refugees into society remains one of the UK’s most pressing challenges. True integration goes beyond language acquisition—it encompasses access to education, essential services, vocational training, and psychosocial support for those recovering from traumatic experiences.

Mosaic Foundation Editorial
Jun 5, 20254 min read


Saudis persuade Pakistan to lead the Muslim world to challenge the Taliban's warped ideology
Zalmai Nishat’s reflection an International Conference on “Girls' Education in Muslim Communities: Challenges and Opportunities” in January 2025, co-hosted The Muslim World League (MWL), which promogulated the Islamabad Declaration.
Zalmai Nishat
Apr 11, 20257 min read


Recent Developments in International Legal Scene on the Situation of Women in Afghanistan
Keeping track of recent developments in the international scene regarding the appalling situation of human rights in general in Afghanistan, and the situation of women in particular, is necessary to keep abreast of the fast-paced changes. Three parallel developments are of notice in the international legal scene.
Zalmai Nishat
Nov 4, 20247 min read


Mosaic’s Flagship Annual Conference on Afghanistan at the University of Cambridge
In 2021, the Cambridge Afghanistan Series (CAS), also known as the Cambridge Massoud Conference (CMC), was established to amplify the voices of Afghanistan’s civil society and advocate for institutions embracing diversity and pluralism within the state system.

Mosaic Foundation Editorial
Sep 27, 20245 min read


Delivering Impact Against All Odds: Mosaic’s Education Initiative for Adolescent Girls in Afghanistan
In the face of the Taliban’s ongoing ban on girls’ secondary education, the Mosaic Global Foundation has successfully completed a one-year pilot programme in Kabul: Alternative Learning Pathway for Adolescent Girls. This initiative was launched to provide a critical educational lifeline to adolescent girls excluded from formal schooling, while also standing firmly against unjust laws that violate the civil, political, and social rights of women and girls in Afghanistan.

Mosaic Foundation Editorial
Sep 1, 20244 min read


Mosaic Afghanistan and TBI Collaborate on Civil Society Project to Document Experiences and Foster Dialogue
Mosaic Afghanistan is collaborating with the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) on the ‘Amplification of Civil Society Voices of Afghanistan’ project.

Mosaic Foundation Editorial
May 6, 20241 min read


The UN’s Beginning of Political Settlement Process in Afghanistan and Role of Civil Society
The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, held a two-day UN-sponsored summit in Doha between 18-19 of February. Present in this summit were more than two dozen nations’ special envoys on Afghanistan and a number of international organisations.

Mosaic Foundation Editorial
Mar 4, 20243 min read


A Glance on ‘Gender Apartheid’ and the Situation of Women and Girls in Afghanistan
In an unprecedented move, the British Parliament has started looking into the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan by holding a Parliamentary Inquiry on Gender Apartheid.

Mosaic Foundation Editorial
Feb 7, 20244 min read


UK Parliament House of Lords’ Meeting to Discuss the Establishment of a Civil Society Forum of Afghanistan
Mosaic Afghanistan is collaborating with the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change (TBI) on the ‘Amplification of Civil Society Voices of Afghanistan’ project.

Mosaic Foundation Editorial
Dec 13, 20233 min read
bottom of page