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…

Hope Amid Spiritual Hunger: A Critique of the Taliban’s Approach and the Centrality of Metaphysical Needs in Afghanistan

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…