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Five years after the Taliban swept to power, does the West have any influence?

Five years after the Taliban swept to power, many are asking whether the West has any bargaining chips left

Published Friday, 14 August 2026 at 17:00
Five years after the Taliban swept to power, does the West have any influence?
Five years after the Taliban swept to power, many are asking whether the West has any bargaining chips left

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