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The mission of the CIC is to promote an understanding of international affairs and Canada’s role in a changing world by providing Canadians with a non-partisan, nationwide forum for informed discussion, analysis and debate. Accordingly, the cornerstone of the CIC’s work is our events program. The CIC national office and our branches hold more than 150 events per year in cities across the country. In particular, our branch events give members an opportunity to directly engage with global issues that often intersect with local concerns. The CIC also supports events outside of Canada, often in partnership with other global think tanks, that can introduce Canadian perspectives to global audiences. CIC events take on many different forms, from academic lectures and panel discussions to town hall meetings and pub nights. Please consult our events calendar for a listing of CIC-organized and sponsored events.

If you have an idea for a CIC event, please contact us at info@thecic.org.

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CIC Victoria: The World’s First Gender Apartheid State – where does Afghanistan go from here?

October 16 @ 3:06 am EDT

🍁 Politics in the Pub: The World’s First Gender Apartheid State – where does Afghanistan go from here?

When: Tuesday, 8 September 2026
Where: The Sticky Wicket Pub, Studio 919 (downstairs; the former Wicket Hall), the Strathcona Hotel, 919 Douglas Street
Time: 5 – 7:00 pm (doors open at 5 pm)
Speaker: Corey Levine

Five years after the withdrawal of U.S. and allied forces in August 2021, Afghanistan stands at a pivotal and deeply uncertain moment. In this talk, our speaker will confront how the Taliban’s return to power has reshaped the country and what these shifts signal, not only for Afghanistan’s future, but also what they say about global humanitarian and political currents.

The Taliban’s restrictive policies have not only increased the humanitarian crisis in most areas of the country, they have created the world’s first gender apartheid state. These issues have led to tensions with other countries in the region, particularly with Iran and Pakistan where the forced return of millions of refugees from both countries have escalated into ongoing border skirmishes. Despite the cascade of internal and regional pressures, the Taliban continues to seek formal recognition from the global community.

The central issue now looms large: where does Afghanistan go from here?

Our speaker will explore the forces shaping the country’s trajectory, the choices confronting Afghanistan and the Taliban, as well as the regional and the international dynamics that will define what comes next.

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The cost to attend is $22.50, which will cover your first drink and a round of appetizers.

Registration information will be sent to CIC Victoria members via email on 12 August.

The last day to register (or withdraw) for this event is Friday, 4 September 2026 at midnight. No refunds are possible after this date and time unless we can fill cancellations from a wait list.

Details

  • Date: October 16
  • Time:
    3:06 am EDT