Should we recognize Taliban rule and aid Afghanistan?
The piece weighs whether to treat the Taliban as legitimate rulers after Afghanistan’s takeover, noting Western responses, aid flows, and the need to balance humanitarian aid with demands for human rights, including women’s rights and protection of civilians. It cites Malala Yousafzai and Vrinda Narain as voices on rights and re-education concerns.
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Afghanistan Faces Return to Isolation Under Taliban Rule
The 2000s era described Taliban governance as isolationist with no coherent foreign policy. The movement is portrayed as a franchise-like group pursuing strict local rules, suppressing foreigners, women, and democracy while prioritizing internal aims.
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Afghan turmoil blamed on invading powers and failed modernisation
Commentator blames both Soviet and American actions for Afghanistan disaster. The 1970s push for a republic sparked resistance, a 1978 coup, Marxist reforms, and 100000 Soviet troops entering in 1979. The ensuing decade of war, with U.S. aid to rebels, culminated in the rise of the Taliban.
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