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Ahmed Rashid outlines the new political reality in Afghanistan
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Ahmed Rashid outlines the new political reality in Afghanistan

Renowned author Ahmed Rashid shares insights on the Taliban and Afghanistan's crisis. The Taliban regime is struggling to govern Afghanistan. Many Afghans feel desperate and are likely to flee as refugees or risk their lives in widespread protests. What can we expect to see from the Taliban under these conditions?

Caravan of Taliban soldiers with guns held upright
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer Podcast

Podcast: Don’t believe the “Taliban 2.0” hype, cautions journalist Ahmed Rashid

Listen: With the US gone and the Taliban back in control, Afghanistan faces a long winter. Mounting food insecurity and a crumbling economy have left many Afghans feeling abandoned. The international community could help solve this humanitarian crisis, but can they trust the Taliban? Ian Bremmer sat down with journalist and author Ahmed Rashid to learn more about the Taliban today. Few people know more about the Taliban than Rashid, who wrote the book on the group — literally. In the months after 9/11, his critically acclaimed 2000 study Taliban became a go-to reference as the US geared up to invade Afghanistan and knock the militant group from power. Twenty years later, how much has the group changed since the days of soccer-stadium executions, television bans, and blowing up world heritage sites?

The Taliban may crack down harder if Afghan people protest, warns journalist Ahmed Rashid
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The Taliban may crack down harder if Afghan people protest, warns journalist Ahmed Rashid

Will the Taliban be able to maintain control over the entire country of Afghanistan if the ongoing hunger and economic crisis worsens? Civil disobedience is likely to expand from women's protests to widespread unrest, said journalist Ahmed Rashid, especially if humanitarian aid only reaches the hands of Taliban loyalists and the country’s urban elites. Watch this clip from his interview with Ian Bremmer on the upcoming episode of GZERO World.