Shafiqullah Shafiq

Globalisierung

Title of the Doctoral Project

Challenges of the Rule of Law and the DEcline of Democracy: Developing Countries. Case Study: Afghanistan, 2001 - 2021

The rule of law and democracy are fundamental concepts in public law and political philosophy, but they do not necessarily materialize simultaneously. In transitional countries, the weakening of either of these concepts can impact the other, ultimately leading to the decline of democracy and the expansion of authoritarianism. Without democracy, the rule of law turns into "rule by law," legitimizing authoritarianism, while without the rule of law, democracy becomes unstable and prone to corruption. In the 1990s and 2000s, Western countries promoted democracy as part of their foreign policy to expand the liberal international order and achieve "perpetual peace." However, in recent years, the rise of authoritarianism and resistance to the liberal-democratic order have posed significant challenges to this process. In this context, Afghanistan's experience from 2001 to 2021 serves as an example of these challenges. The fall of the Afghan Republic on August 15, 2021, and the withdrawal of U.S. forces not only had significant domestic consequences but also marked the end of the global democracy discourse. This event demonstrated that the simultaneous weakening of the rule of law and democracy could pave the way for the return of authoritarianism. Examining this experience provides a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by transitional countries and the decline of global policies related to the rule of law and democratization.


Kontakt:

shafiqullahshafiq72@gmail.com

Lebenslauf:

 

Academia:

  • 2021-2022 Ph.D. Candidate in Political Science, University of Gujarat, India
  • 2015 – 2017 Master of Arts (M.A.) in Politics and Administration, Political Science, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, India
  • 2014 – 2015 Diploma in International Relations and Human Rights, Abdah Enamdar Institution, Pune, India
  • 2006 – 2010, Bachelor in Law and Political Science, Balkh University, Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan

Berufserfahrung:

  • Editor-in-Chief, 2022 – Present
    Nawruznama Cultural and Historical Journal (Digital)
  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO), 2019 – May 2022
    ROMI – Rome's Organization for Management and Information, Afghanistan
  • Assistant Lecturer, 2012 – May 2022
    Faculty of Public Administration, Balkh University, Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan
  • Assistant Lecturer, 2010 – 2019
    Aria University, Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan
  • Journalist and Political Program Host, 2009 – 2015
    1TV, Northern Afghanistan

Beginn des Promotionsprojektes: since March 2025

Auszeichnungen: 

  • Letter of Merit 2021– United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). For promoting humanitarian activities, Mazar-e-Sharif
  • Letter of Merit 2009 -2010– Private Television Network
    For contributions in media and broadcasting
  • Letters of Merit 2009 -  2011– Balkh Governor’s Office. For compiling TV programs and documentaries
  • Letters of Merit 2019 - 2021– Chancellor of Balkh University. For organizing academic conferences
  • Award as an Active Academic Figure 2019– Afghan Hope Organization. In recognition of efforts to encourage students in higher education.

Publikationen

Erstbetreuer

Prof. Dr. Philip Liste