The Fall of Democracy: Reflecting on a Tragedy, Lessons for the Future

Concept Note IntroductionFour years have passed since the fall of Kabul to the Taliban in August 2021, an event that not only altered Afghanistan’s trajectory but also left profound implications for regional and global politics, human rights, and migration. This online seminar, marking the fourth anniversary of this pivotal moment, provides an opportunity to reflect…

A Future Besieged by Darkness: The Collapse of Afghanistan’s Education System

Introduction On Monday, August 11, 2025, a significant webinar titled “A Future Encircled by Darkness: The Collapse of Afghanistan’s Education System” was hosted by the Bareen Initiative for Development (BID). The event aimed to examine Afghanistan’s situation four years after the Taliban’s return to power. The webinar focused on the education crisis, restrictions on women’s…