Master’s Degree (Doctoral Candidate – incomplete)
Samad Karmand
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Current Position
Political Analyst, Writer, and Chairman of the National Consensus Council of Afghanistan
Workplace
Former Member of Parliament, Afghanistan / Political Analyst and Activist
Speaker Overview
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About Samad Karmand
Samad Karmand is a distinguished Afghan political figure, writer, poet, and analyst with extensive experience in governance, media, and cultural development. Born in Kabul, he completed his primary, secondary, and higher education in the city, earning a Master’s degree. He later pursued doctoral studies (remotely) at the Scientific Youth University of Moscow, which remained incomplete due to the سقوط of the Afghan government in 1992, leading to his migration.
During his career in Afghanistan, he served as an elected Member of Parliament representing Kabul in the 14th legislative term. He also played a significant role in youth development through media, serving as Editor-in-Chief of Darfash-e Jawanan Weekly and leading various cultural, literary, and broadcasting initiatives.
In exile, Mr. Karmand has remained actively engaged in political and intellectual spheres. He is one of the founders and leaders of Daricha-e Bahar TV Europe (established in 2017) and currently serves as Chairman of the National Consensus Council of Afghanistan. He has participated in numerous international conferences across Europe and beyond and is widely recognized as a political analyst on various media platforms.
He is also an accomplished author, having written three political books, and has prepared a collection of his poetry composed over recent years.
During his career in Afghanistan, he served as an elected Member of Parliament representing Kabul in the 14th legislative term. He also played a significant role in youth development through media, serving as Editor-in-Chief of Darfash-e Jawanan Weekly and leading various cultural, literary, and broadcasting initiatives.
In exile, Mr. Karmand has remained actively engaged in political and intellectual spheres. He is one of the founders and leaders of Daricha-e Bahar TV Europe (established in 2017) and currently serves as Chairman of the National Consensus Council of Afghanistan. He has participated in numerous international conferences across Europe and beyond and is widely recognized as a political analyst on various media platforms.
He is also an accomplished author, having written three political books, and has prepared a collection of his poetry composed over recent years.
Past Positions
Elected Representative of Kabul, Member of the House of Representatives (Wolesi Jirga), 14th Term of Afghanistan Parliament
Editor-in-Chief of Darfash-e Jawanan Weekly
Leadership roles in cultural, literary, radio, television, and youth publications in Afghanistan
Member of Leadership, Democratic and Progress Party of Afghanistan
Member of Leadership, Democratic Youth Organization of Afghanistan
Editor-in-Chief of Darfash-e Jawanan Weekly
Leadership roles in cultural, literary, radio, television, and youth publications in Afghanistan
Member of Leadership, Democratic and Progress Party of Afghanistan
Member of Leadership, Democratic Youth Organization of Afghanistan