Opinions
The Myth of Pragmatism in the Taliban; Reality or Deception?
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Abdul Naser Noorzad
Public perception often divides the Taliban into two camps: the hardline, ideological faction based in Kandahar under Hibatullah, and the so-called pragmatic, operational network led by the Haqqanis in Kabul. This narrative has shaped intelligence-driven expectations that the emergence of pragmatism...