Hope Amid Spiritual Hunger: A Critique of the Taliban’s Approach and the Centrality of Metaphysical Needs in Afghanistan
Concept Note Introduction Since the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan in 2021, the country has been ensnared in a vortex of livelihood and humanitarian crises. With a singular focus on addressing basic needs such as food and shelter, the Taliban has instrumentalized these essentials as tools to consolidate power and gain political legitimacy. Yet, in this…