Issue no. 4
10 August 2021
Although talks continue in Doha between the Taliban and the government of Afghanistan; the Taliban has moved on to take more cities in Afghanistan.
Whether the Taliban negotiators in Doha still have control on the ground remains to be seen.
The following points are important to note moving forward :
1. The Taliban is likely to drive the country back to strict Islamic rule.
2. They might provide safe haven to Al Qaeda and indeed ISIL (Daesh) some have suggested. Providing a springboard for these organizations.
3. It will be hard to draw Taliban fighters back to the barracks after “victory”, if at all.
4. There is likelihood to be a conflict of leadership within the Taliban in future.