A Silver Lining in Afghanistan

Reported by The Atlantic · 12 August 2026

Five years after the U.S. withdrawal, al-Qaeda remains weak, and the Taliban has become an unexpected partner. This shift suggests a more stable security environment, which could benefit the region and its people. It’s a rare glimmer of progress in a complex situation.

Five years after the U.S. withdrawal, al-Qaeda remains weak and the Taliban has become an unexpected partner.

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politics, terrorism, Afghanistan, United States

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