The Taliban senses an opening as it pushes for diplomatic recognition in talks with Trump administration
In the two months since Donald Trump became president, the Taliban has ratcheted up its efforts to ingratiate itself with the ...
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Bridging the Gap: Karzai, the Taliban, and the US Dilemma in Afghanistan
Karzai’s influence is not just historical; it lies in his ability to mediate Afghanistan’s current power struggles.
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Factors Driving Taliban Madrasafication in Afghanistan & Their Implications
The leadership and decision-makers of the Taliban originate from a remote and underprivileged tribal background in ...
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Who is Zalmay Khalilzad, the would-be broker between the Taliban and Trump?
Afghanistan before leaving for Doha. (AP) Khalilzad was brought onboard by Washington in September 2018 by then secretary of state Mike Pompeo to lead negotiations with the Taliban and the ...
Daughter of Brit couple held by Taliban issues devastating update and fears dad will die
Peter and Barbie Reynolds were due to appear in court on Thursday but the trial was halted at the last minute while a new ...
Taliban’s desert water project offers great potential, but carries high risk
The Qosh Tepa Canal is intended to open up huge areas for agriculture in northern Afghanistan. The main canal could be ...
Afghanistan's Ambassador to Austria is confronting the Taliban and fighting oppression of women in her country
Afghanistan's last female ambassador, Manizha Bakhtari, continues her fight against Taliban from Austria, advocating for ...
The Taliban leader says there is no need for Western laws in Afghanistan
The Taliban leader says there is no need for Western laws in Afghanistan and that democracy was dead as long as sharia laws ...