Contemporary Challenges and Taliban Regime in Afghanistan
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https://doi.org/10.21015/vtess.v11i2.1337Abstract
Interethnic strife in Afghanistan has a long and storied history, often following tribal boundaries. Since the US pulled out of Afghanistan after signing a peace accord, the country has been left with a political and social void, giving various centrifugal forces the chance to wreak havoc on an already precarious situation. There are several strategic and political ramifications of the United States' withdrawal from Afghanistan, according to political observers, but the country's ethnic variety is often overlooked. This research looks at the historical tribal rivalries in Afghanistan, their geographical effects, and the outlook for the future of the country. This research attempts to establish a link between ethnic strife and the humanitarian situation plaguing Kabul as it chronically follows its upward trajectory. The theory of conflict developed by Max Weber provides the theoretical foundation for a deeper comprehension of both internal and external conflicts. Afghanistan's economic crises, the amassing of rough power in the country, the incompetence of the TTA in managing that power, and the country's political isolation all create fertile ground for a civil war or Sunni-Shia conflict backed by international and regional jihadist groups. If South Asia is to be spared from becoming the next cauldron for ethnic and sectarian strife, a thorough examination of the origins, historical manifestations, and potential futures of internal conflict in the region is essential.
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