Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training
Project Title
For a project on the Oral Histories of U.S. Diplomacy in Afghanistan, 2001–2021
Date
Sep. 15, 2022
Duration
12 months
Description
The two decades of U.S. intervention in Afghanistan from 2001 to 2021 mark an important period in American history. The voices of those who participated in it can provide valuable historical insights about America’s longest war. The Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training (ADST) is a professional, non-partisan organization focused on the collection of primary source material that can be used to extract useful lessons for academics and policymakers. Corporation support will allow ADST to collect, preserve, and share a minimum of 50 oral histories from American and Afghan staff working for the U.S. Department of State and/or Embassy Kabul during this twenty -year span. This material will be made available to the public and expert community on the ADST and Library of Congress websites and promoted through podcasts and other educational tools.