Taliban celebrates three years in power as Afghans suffer hunger and repression
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This is a welcome step, considering the Taliban could help Russia fight the Islamic State amid a rise in terrorist attacks on its soil. It's also essential to maintain pragmatic dialogue with the current Afghan government to develop political, trade, and economic ties with Kabul and help the Afghnais finally return to the broader regional family, maintain peace in the country, and improve its national economy.
Any step toward dropping the Taliban from the list of designated terrorist organizations or recognizing the Taliban as Afghanistan's rightful government will only legitimize their oppression and create a catastrophic humanitarian situation. The Taliban must improve its human rights record to preserve the necessary space for dialogue, win international legitimacy, and rejuvenate the Afghan economy.
There's a 10% chance that the US will recognize the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan before 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.