Afghan Taliban prioritise control over recognition

The Taliban's decision to enforce harsh Islamic penalties may stem from a need to prove their credentials

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  • Perceived policy failure
  • Denying ground to IS
  • Forget recognition
  • Turbulent priests
  • Enough money to stay afloat
  • Shared fight

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