Key Library & Research Resources on Afghanistan
Library of Congress – Afghanistan Country Studies
Description: Authoritative background studies covering Afghanistan’s political history, governance structures, society, and economy, widely used by scholars and policymakers.
ReliefWeb – Afghanistan Humanitarian Information
Description: The leading global humanitarian information portal providing situation reports, assessments, datasets, and operational updates from UN agencies, NGOs, and governments.
Raoul Wallenberg Institute – Afghanistan Human Rights Database
Description: A curated research database containing academic publications, policy reports, and legal resources on human rights, governance, and justice in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan Analysts Network – Research and Analysis
Description: Independent research organisation producing in-depth analysis on Afghan politics, governance, conflict dynamics, and socio-economic developments.
United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) – Reports
Description: Official UN reports and documentation on human rights monitoring, governance, conflict trends, and humanitarian issues in Afghanistan.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) – Afghanistan Publications
World Bank – Afghanistan Research and Dat
Description: Comprehensive datasets, economic analysis, and policy research on Afghanistan’s development challenges, poverty trends, and governance reforms.
Afghanistan Center at the University of Nebraska Omaha – Digital Archives
Description: One of the largest collections of digitised documents, books, and historical records on Afghanistan’s politics, culture, and development
Humanitarian Data Exchange (HDX) – Afghanistan Data Portal
Description: Open-access datasets on humanitarian operations, displacement, food security, and crisis response used by researchers and aid agencies
International Crisis Group – Afghanistan Analysis
Description: Policy-focused reports and briefings analysing conflict dynamics, governance challenges, and regional political developments related to Afghanistan.
