After US exit from Afghanistan, a new jihadist landscape
Sep 03, 2021
2 minutes
The departure of the U.S. military from Afghanistan leaves behind multiple jihadist militant groups who once fought the international coalition vying for control and influence. While the Taliban secure control over Afghanistan’s capital and borders, other jihadis are opposing the Taliban’s rule – a conflict that may pose a threat to Afghanistan and its neighbors.
Who is ISIS-K?ISIS-K, or the ISIS-Khorosan movement, is a local branch of the ultraviolent Islamic State group
Why are ISIS-K and the Taliban fighting?Where does Al Qaeda fit into this?Who backs whom?You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
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