Ibraheem Bahiss Analyst, Afghanistan Please submit all media inquiries to media@crisisgroup.org or call +32 (0) 2 536 00 71 Crisis Group Role Ibraheem Bahiss is an analyst with Crisis Group’s Asia Program. He assesses peace and conflict developments in Afghanistan through open-source research, interviews, trend analysis, and program documentation. His reporting synthesises field-based insights with qualitative analysis. Professional Background Ibraheem Bahiss has an interest in armed groups and Islamist politics across South Asia and the Middle East. He holds bachelor’s degrees in law and political science along with a master’s degree in law from the University of Waikato. Ibraheem’s work has been published by various international media and research organisations. Languages English (proficient) Arabic (proficient) Pashto (native) Dari (fluent) Urdu (fluent) Areas of Expertise Armed groups Security and governance Peace processes Afghanistan In The News 22 Aug 2023 As Pakistan’s relations with the Taliban severed, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has also gotten cold feet in their engagement [with the Taliban]. The Cradle Ibraheem Bahiss Analyst, Afghanistan Latest Updates Q&A / Asia 13 November 2023 Pakistan’s Mass Deportation of Afghans Poses Risks to Regional Stability Op-Ed / Asia 11 August 2023 The World Has No Choice But to Work With the Taliban Podcast / Asia 06 May 2022 Taliban Rule in Afghanistan Q&A / Asia 28 September 2021 Afghanistan’s Taliban Expand Their Interim Government Q&A / Asia 09 September 2021 Who Will Run the Taliban Government? Podcast / Asia 03 September 2021 Afghanistan: the Islamic State, still no Taliban government and a looming humanitarian catastrophe Load more