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The Contested Narrative Of The Afghan Taliban's Ties To Al-Qaeda And TTP

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Despite the Taliban's promises to cut ties with extremist groups, significant evidence suggests that their relationships with organisations such as Al-Qaeda and Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) persist. These longstanding connections, which stem from shared ideological goals, pose a threat to regional stability and call the Taliban's legitimacy into question. The Taliban’s inconsistent cooperation with international counterterrorism efforts, combined with their denial of these ties, complicates counter-extremism strategies and raises global security concerns.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.14501538

Author: Zehra, Ishaal

Language: English

Topic: Politics and Conflicts in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Middle East

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6949182352

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