Afghanistan's Taliban break out of international isolation five years after returning to power
- Posted on August 15, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
Five years after seizing control of Afghanistan, the Taliban regime is gradually reducing its international isolation through strategic diplomatic engagement. Regional neighbors are establishing trade partnerships with Kabul, while Western powers including the United States and European nations are conducting behind-the-scenes negotiations focused on counterterrorism cooperation and deportation agreements. This shift marks a significant geopolitical realignment in Central Asia.
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Afghanistan's Taliban break out of international isolation five years after returning to power
Neighboring capitals now engage with Kabul over regional trade routes, while American and European officials are negotiating with the regime in the name of counterterrorism and the return of failed asylum seekers to Afghanistan.
