World / Politics | FOCUS Sep 8, 2021

Quiet Taliban deal-maker holds key role to Afghanistan’s future

Baradar will have to convince world leaders that this is a different Taliban, a more moderate version of a group

World Jul 9, 2021

Taliban resurgence raises terrorism fears from Moscow to Beijing

The Taliban have dramatically expanded their hold on Afghan territory in recent months, leaving the U.S.-backed government in control of little more than 20% of the country.