Amaney Jamal, Dean of the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, has said that Afghanistan remains stuck in a political deadlock and that the international community must reevaluate its approach toward the country.
Speaking on Friday, September 26, during a side event on the margins of the UN General Assembly, Jamal emphasized the urgent need to engage Afghanistan through an inclusive and participatory framework, where all Afghans feel included.
She argued that building a stable and inclusive future depends on the genuine participation of all Afghan citizens in policymaking.
Highlighting the country’s dire condition under Taliban rule, Jamal stated: “Afghanistan continues to be mired in widespread human rights violations, economic turmoil, and pervasive human suffering.”
In her view, now more than ever, the international community must engage Afghanistan through an inclusive and participatory framework.
Jamal also referenced the work of the “Afghanistan Policy Lab” at Princeton University, noting that the academic initiative has published analytical reports, organized more than 30 events, and hosted over 15 Afghan scholars in an effort to create space for policy dialogue and reflect the realities of Afghanistan.
The Princeton dean pointed to the United Nations’ “mosaic approach” to Afghanistan as a potentially useful pathway for addressing the country’s crises but stressed that this framework requires ensuring inclusivity, transparency, and accountability.
She concluded by noting that expanding international engagement and cooperation with multilateral institutions, particularly the UN, remains a strategic pillar for Princeton University, adding that the event itself exemplifies ongoing efforts to foster constructive and impactful dialogue with the global community.
