Introduction: Valuing Spirituality On May 16, 2025, the Bareen Initiative for Development (BID) hosted the second series of the Bareen Democracy Forum titled “Hope in Spiritual Hunger: A Critique of the Taliban’s Approach and the Centrality of Metaphysical Needs in Afghanistan.” The most pressing issue in Afghanistan today remains the critique of the Taliban’s policies…
Introduction: A Spark of Light Amid Darkness On March 27 and 28, 2025, Bareen Initiative for Development (BID) hosted an event that shone like a beacon through the darkness of Taliban rule over Afghanistan. The “Bareen Democracy Forum,” organized by the “Bareen Initiative for Development (BID),” convened under the banner ” Reviving Democratic Aspirations: Afghanistan’s…
Reviving Democratic Aspirations: Afghanistan’s Path Forward Concept Note Background: Afghanistan has undergone significant political shifts in recent decades, with moments of democratic progress interrupted by periods of authoritarian rule. The Taliban’s return to power has resulted in a severe democratic backslide, restricting civil liberties, human rights, and governance structures. Despite these challenges, the aspirations for…
