Series 1 - Episode 2
The State and the Economy Under Taliban Rule
In forcing their way into Kabul on the 15th of August 2021, the Taliban took control of the Afghan state. In this episode we consider what the Taliban have done with the state; the extent to which they have pursued radical transformation or continuity. And what has Taliban statecraft meant for Afghans living under Taliban rule and for the Afghan economy. Features guest interview with a veteran Taliban commander.
Podcast produced by Colm Heatley.
Professor Michael Semple
Professor Michael Semple works on innovative approaches to peace-making and engagement with militant Islamic movements in Afghanistan and South Asia.