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The Sunday Debate: The West Should Work With the Taliban

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Taliban's Rise: A Historical Perspective

This chapter delves into the historical events that paved the way for the Taliban's emergence and resurgence in Afghanistan, following the Russian withdrawal in 1989. Through personal narratives and political analysis, it reveals the complexities of Afghan society and the miscalculations of foreign interventions that shaped the Taliban's return to power.

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