The Expanding Shadow: Taliban Ambitions and Regional Instability
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The Expanding Shadow: Taliban Ambitions and Regional Instability
Introduction: Since the Taliban’s 2021 takeover, Afghanistan has become a terrorism hub, hosting Al-Qaeda, TTP, and others despite regime denials. This seminar examines the Taliban’s role in transnational threats, cross-border ambitions, and ideological ties to Hamas in Gaza and HTS in Syria. Convened by Bareen Initiative for Development (BID), it fosters evidence-based dialogue among experts…
Pakistan’s Geopolitical Pivot: From Supporting the Taliban to Strategic Confrontation?
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Pakistan’s Geopolitical Pivot: From Supporting the Taliban to Strategic Confrontation?
Introduction Pakistan’s foreign and security policy toward the Taliban has been one of the most complex and contentious issues in South Asian regional dynamics. Once recognized as a key supporter of the Taliban in past decades, Pakistan has recently shown signs of a significant policy shift, moving toward opposition to the group. This strategic…
India and the Taliban: Navigating Regional Strategy and Human Rights Obligations
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India and the Taliban: Navigating Regional Strategy and Human Rights Obligations
IntroductionThe Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan in August 2021 marked a pivotal shift in South Asia’s political and geopolitical landscape. India, a key regional power with significant investments in Afghanistan during the Republic era, has navigated this transition with a cautious yet pragmatic approach toward the Taliban. This evolving relationship, characterized by diplomatic engagement,…
The Fall of Democracy: Reflecting on a Tragedy, Lessons for the Future
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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
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A Future Besieged by Darkness: The Collapse of Afghanistan’s Education System
IntroductionThe education system, as the backbone of societal development, plays a pivotal role in empowering individuals, alleviating poverty, fostering social cohesion, and driving economic progress. In Afghanistan, following the year 2001, the education system witnessed remarkable progress with substantial international support. However, the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021 and their restrictive policies particularly…