In this conversation, Ali Mustafa, Journalist/Analyst, International Affairs, discusses the evolving terrorist landscape in Afghanistan following the Taliban’s takeover in August 2021. The discussion examines the presence of militant groups such as IMU, ETIM, ISKP, and TTP, alongside the Taliban’s claims of countering terrorism and denying links with these organizations.
The conversation further explores how these groups operate, possible linkages between fighters active in Afghanistan and Syria, and the broader dynamics of proxy warfare, intelligence involvement, and the use of militant networks in interstate rivalries.
