Taliban Tightening Grip on Afghanistan One Year after Taking Power
Taliban Tightening Grip on Afghanistan One Year after Taking Power

Author(s): Patryk Kugiel
Subject(s): Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Welfare systems, Studies in violence and power, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Talibans; Kabul; terrorism; Afghanistan; USA; EU; aid;
Summary/Abstract: Since the seizure of Kabul on 15 August 2021, the Taliban have been consolidating power by recreating the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan of the 1990s. The Taliban government’s limiting of human rights, especially of women, and constant ties to terrorist organisations reduce the chances of international recognition. Afghanistan has not yet become a centre of global terrorism or a source of mass migration, but the suspension of economic support has deepened the humanitarian crisis. Western partners, including the EU and the U.S., should pursue humanitarian aid and consider unfreezing Afghan currency reserves.

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