List of Taliban articles
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An Iranian bus drops off Afghan refugees at the Islam Qala border crossing in Afghanistan's Herat province. Iran’s Mass Deportations Are Fueling Regional Instability
Refugees returning to Afghanistan face economic hardship and uncertain futures.
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Cars, vans, and other vehicles crowd a busy street beneath a hazy sky. Men in military fatigues perch on a vehicle in the middle of the throng, waving flags. Low-rise buildings rise up on one side of the road. Moscow’s Recognition of the Taliban Will Backfire
Recognizing Afghanistan’s extremist leaders will fuel radicalism.
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1-Hollywoodgate-afghanistan-taliban-hp How the Taliban Built an Air Force
A new documentary opens a rare window into the workings of Afghanistan’s new masters.
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An armed man in a tactical vest walks on a platform above a square filled with cars. Al Qaeda Expands Its Footprint in Afghanistan
The Taliban aren’t cracking down, and terror groups are having a moment.
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Taliban security personnel ride atop a military vehicle in Kabul on Aug. 14. The Taliban and IS-K May Not Be Opposed After All
The prevailing Western narrative of distinct entities with conflicting agendas works to both groups’ advantages.
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Afghans watch television coverage announcing the killing of al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden at an electronics store in Kabul. Al Qaeda Is Back—and Thriving—in Afghanistan
The architects of 9/11 are profiting from gold and gem mines in the Taliban-led country.
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Afghan and Pakistani border security personnel stand guard at the Torkham border crossing between the two countries. The Taliban Want a Piece of Pakistan
Afghanistan’s government doesn’t recognize a 130-year-old border—and its local affiliates are causing havoc in the Pakistani borderlands.
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A man wearing a striped turban and tunic is flanked by other men in similar garb or in camouflage uniforms. A chandelier and curtains of a hotel are seen behind them. How an Afghan Drug Kingpin Became Beijing’s Man in Kabul
Bashir Noorzai was once serving a life sentence in the United States. Now he’s the key conduit for growing ties between China and the Taliban.
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A portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin on a tombstone. 5 News Stories That Made a Splash
From the war in Ukraine to Sudan’s implosion, FP’s reporters were on the case.
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Taliban supporters parade through the streets of Kabul. The Taliban’s Enemies Can’t Agree on Anything
A summit of opposition leaders was meant to produce a plan to fix Afghanistan’s trajectory. It generated more infighting and factionalism.
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A teenage Afghan girl stands in front of a blue midday sky while laden with the belongings that she carries. The collection of plastic jugs, bags, and other containers almost entirely obscures the girl, with only her head visible, tilted as she stares at the camera from between two containers. Why Pakistan Is Pushing Out Refugees
As relations between Islamabad and the Taliban have soured, ordinary Afghans have become political pawns.
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A police officer wearing a uniform and hat is seen from behind as he stands guard outside the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels. A police vehicle with headlights on is in front of him and lights and the roof of the soccer stadium are seen in the distance. After Hamas Attacks, Terror Threats Are on the Rise
Terror groups compete for funds and thrive on attention. That makes the world a much more dangerous place after Oct. 7.
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Afghan men consume drugs on a street in Kabul. The Taliban Have a New Drug of Choice
After cornering the market on heroin, they’ve pivoted to a quicker and more profitable alternative.
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Afghan women protest against a new Taliban ban on women accessing university education in Kabul. How the World Can Help Afghan Women Now
Formal recognition of the Taliban is not the answer.
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A child sits with her face in her hands between two women in full burqas at an orphanage in Afghanistan. ‘The Taliban Turned All My Ambitions Into Dust’
Two years after the fall of Kabul, the Taliban continue to raise hell. Here are the tales of the people who have been through it.
