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Afghanistan’s laws and legal institutions under the Taliban

  • Assistant Professor Haroun Rahimi,

For the Taliban, the state’s main purpose is not protecting individual rights, but making individuals honor their obligations.

Taliban law: Theory and practice

  • Associate Professor Matthew J. Nelson,

At a national level, intra-jihadi competition is likely to ensure a prominent role for Taliban hardliners.

WEBINAR: Taliban Afghanistan, two months in

Two months into the Taliban take-over of Afghanistan – where are we now?

Will Muslim-Majority States Recognise the Afghan Taliban’s ‘Islamic’ Regime?

  • Associate Professor Matthew J. Nelson,

Security-conscious Muslim-majority states should pause before deciding to recognise it.

The Taliban develops regional relationships as it makes territorial gains in Afghanistan

  • Dr Zahid Shahab Ahmed, Abbas Farasoo & Professor Shahram Akbarzadeh,

As the Taliban and Afghan government begin peace talks, the Taliban is on the diplomatic front foot.