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The rule of the Taliban's supreme leader, Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada, has been defined by extremist policies that have alienated Afghans and isolated the Islamist group's unrecognized government internationally.  

Taliban supreme leader Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada, has dominated decision-making as the hard-line Islamist group continues to restore many of the draconian policies it was infamous for when it ruled Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001, according ...

After many starts and stops, now is the time to try to negotiate a peace settlement in Afghanistan. The United States should help Afghan forces hold the line on the battlefield, remain dedicated to Afghanistan's security into 2017 and beyond, and make some concessions to keep the Taliban talking.

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This week’s Gandhara Briefing brings you insights on growing Taliban divisions, the plight of Afghan musicians in Pakistan, and how the Taliban is profiting from the booming people-smuggling trade.

Since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in August, there have been mounting reports of infighting within the militant group. Last week, a senior Taliban official became the first to openly criticize the leadership for its repressive policies in Afghanistan.

The family of a prominent Pakistani human rights activist say they are in the dark after he was convicted by a military court of espionage and sentenced to 14 years in prison. 

Rethink the news: Reducing news to hard lines and side-taking leaves a lot of the story untold. Progress comes from challenging what we hear and considering different views.

Rethink the news: Reducing news to hard lines and side-taking leaves a lot of the story untold. Progress comes from challenging what we hear and considering different views.

Rethink the news: Reducing news to hard lines and side-taking leaves a lot of the story untold. Progress comes from challenging what we hear and considering different views.