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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Published by CurrentWire Aug 15, 2026 at 3:40 AM ET · First coverage Aug 14, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET

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

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