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Afghanistan's economy is broken. The Taliban is why - Asia Times
Summary: - Afghanistan’s economy remains severely broken five years after the Taliban’s return, driven by both internal structural weaknesses and external constraints. - Domestic factors: weak institutions, a narrow economic base (80% of livelihoods in agriculture), poverty, unemployment, poor infrastructure, fiscal constraints, and a brain drain from professionals replaced by Taliban loyalists. Restrictions on women’s education and work are estimated to cost about $84 millio
2026-06-25Afghan Taliban hold first, closed-door talks with EU on deportations - WTOP News
Summary: - The Afghan Taliban held their first closed-door talks with the European Union in Brussels, focusing on diplomatic presence, trust-building, and a “dignified return process” for Afghans being returned from the EU. - The meeting, co-chaired by the European Commission and Sweden, involved representatives from 15 EU member states and aimed to ease deportations for criminals and security threats, amid increasing EU pressure to tighten migration policy. - Taliban officia
2026-06-25