Dear forum members,

I am university student currently doing my Honours in Japanese studies. I will be doing a 6-week internship at the Afghan Embassy in Tokyo from January next year, and my main project will be to compile a report covering the major political events of 2011, as well as what can be expected in 2012. In particular (though not exclusively), the report will focus on how these developments have and will affect Japan-Afghanistan relations. Not being particularly knowledgeable about Japan and its relations with Afghanistan, I would very much appreciate any advice regarding such events, especially those that were not/are unlikely to be covered in the Japanese and foreign media.

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Lance Truong (Monash University, Australia)