Afghanistan after the US withdrawal: The Taliban speak more moderately but their extremist rule hasn't evolved in 20 years
- Written by Sher Jan Ahmadzai, Director, Center for Afghanistan Studies, University of Nebraska Omaha
In early 2021, some Taliban fighters surrendered their weapons to support peace talks with the Afghan government. Today the Islamic extremist group is battling government forces to control the country. Xinhua/Emran Waak via Getty ImagesThe Taliban are rapidly gaining territory in Afghanistan as the United States withdraws its forces from the...