Taliban: Three Years of Rule and Its Impact on Afghanistan

Three years after taking control of Afghanistan, the Taliban have solidified their authority, despite lacking international recognition. They maintain internal unity and face little domestic opposition, but a weakened economy, reliance on foreign aid, and restricted women's rights are major issues. Regional diplomacy plays a crucial role in their governance.

Three years since the Taliban's takeover of Afghanistan, the group has transitioned from insurgency to authority, imposing its interpretation of Islamic law and seeking legitimacy.

Despite no formal international recognition, the Taliban have held high-level meetings with regional powers like China and Russia and attended UN-sponsored talks, although Afghan women and civil society were notably absent.

The Taliban face a challenged economy dependent on foreign aid, and policies restricting women's rights threaten economic recovery. Their rule, marked by internal cohesion yet external challenges, is reinforced by strategic regional diplomacy.

(With inputs from agencies.)