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Profession Politician Nationality American Date of Birth 01/01/1940 Age 86 years Birthplace Kabul, Afghanistan
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Bio/Wiki Famous for Making headlines in August 2021 as the most probable candidate to become the President of the interim government in Afghanistan controlled by the Taliban
Physical Stats & More Height 178 cm Eye Color Dark Brown Hair Color Salt & Pepper
Educational Qualification(s) College/University Afghan Military University, Kabul The United States Army Infantry School, Fort Benning, Georgia Staff College, Kabul British Staff College, Kabul Educational Qualification A bachelor’s degree in Military Operational Art and Science/Studies from the Afghan Military University in 1961 A diploma from the US Army Infantry Advance Course, Fort Benning, Georgia A master’s degree in Military Science from the Staff College in 1966 PSC from the British Staff College in 1967
Relationships & More Family Spouse Homaira Jalali Children Son Wais Jalali (engineer) Daughter Dr. Bahar Jalali
Parents Father Late G. Jelani Jalali Mother Name Not Known
Career Politics Political Party Independent Political Journey Became the Interior Minister of Afghanistan Resigned as the Interior Minister of Afghanistan
Awards Afghanistan High State Medal “Wazir Akbar Khan” (2005) Afghanistan Distinguished Service Medal, Constitutional Loya Jirga (2004) U.S. Government Career Achievement Award (2003) U.S. Federal Service 15, 20, and 25-year pins (1977, 2003, 2011) Eleven VOA Excellence in Programming awards (1985-1992) Four VOA Sustained Superior Performance awards (1984-1990) Afghan Army Wartia (Meritorious Service) Medal- Silver (1977) Afghan Army Decoration Baryal 1-Gold (1968) Diplomatic & Academic Distinguished Professor at the Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies (NESA) at the National Defense University in Washington, D.C. Afghan Ambassador to Germany (December 2016 - September 2018)
Military Service 1961-1981 Served in the Afghan army with a final rank of colonel, holding command, staff, and educational posts.
Journalism 1982-2003 Worked at Voice of America in Washington, D.C. as a writer, broadcaster, and Chief of Pashto, Dari, and Farsi services.
Some Lesser Known Facts 1. Ali Ahmad Jalali, originally from Afghanistan, is an American politician, diplomat, and military officer.2. He held various command, educational, and staff positions in the Afghan National Army.3. Jalali played a crucial role in the Afghan resistance against the Soviet invasion in the 1980s.4. He led the resistance movement in Pakistan during the Soviet invasion.5. From 1982 to 2003, he worked extensively at Voice of America in Washington, D.C.6. During his time as Interior Minister, he established the Afghan National Police (ANP) and Border Police.7. Jalali resigned as Interior Minister in 2005 to focus on academic research.8. In October 2005, he became a distinguished professor at the National Defense University in Washington, D.C.9. He has authored multiple books and articles on Afghanistan, Iran, and Central Asia.10. He became a US citizen in 1987.
