(THE CONVERSATION) The rapid takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban left many surprised. To Ali Olomi, a historian of the Middle East and Islam at Penn State University, a key to understanding what is ...

And I want to bring in another voice now. Wazhmah Osman is an associate professor of globalization and development communication at Temple University. Thank you for being with us. WAZHMAH OSMAN: Thank ...

Four young Afghan men were given a Taliban warning for walking the streets dressed as Thomas Shelby from the TV hit show Peaky Blinders.

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. They’re gutting the justice system and packing the prisons. They’re ...

In a move that marks both a dramatic reversal of history and a striking geopolitical realignment, Russia has become the first country to formally recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan, ...