India and the Taliban: Navigating Regional Strategy and Human Rights Obligations

Introduction On Monday, September 15, 2025, a significant webinar titled “India and the Taliban: Navigating regional strategy and human rights obligations” was hosted by the Bareen Initiative for Development (BID). The event aimed at examining India’s cautious yet pragmatic diplomacy towards the Taliban leaders in Afghanistan. The webinar’s four segments looked at New Delhi and…

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…

From the Shadow of Taliban Lobbying to the Mosaic of Peace: Reimagining a Post-Taliban Future

 Introduction: A Spark of Hope On Saturday, July 12, 2025, a significant event titled “From the Shadow of Taliban Lobbying to the Mosaic of Peace: Reimagining a Post-Taliban Future” was organized by the Bareen Initiative for Development (BID). The gathering brought together diplomats, analysts, civil society activists, women’s rights advocates, and youth to discuss three…

Countering Extremism: Fortifying Communities Against Ideological Peril

Introduction: A Unified Call for Awareness and Action On June 14, 2025, the Bareen Initiative for Development (BID), hosted a webinar featuring university professors, civil society activists, youth, and prominent political figures. This event was a concerted effort to explore the phenomenon of extremism and propose strategies for building resilient and informed communities capable of…