Taliban Definition, History, & Facts

taliban  The Taliban has shocked the world with their quick takeover of Afghanistan They have been a constant presence in the country for over 25 Pakistan and its intelligence service have more influence over the Afghan Taliban than any other country or intelligence organization, writes Bruce Riedel

Correspondent Ahmed Rashid brings the shadowy world of the Taliban into sharp focus in this enormously interesting and revealing book It is the only Afghans have lived through Soviet and invasions, civil war, insurgency and a previous period of heavy-handed Taliban rule

The Security Council today heard calls for and against greater engagement with the Taliban to address critical challenges in Afghanistan, The stunning Taliban takeover of Afghanistan has left many Americans wondering whether al Qaeda will make a resurgence in the country