The Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan will be a boon for international jihadism

Renewed safe haven means al-Qaida and others will have space, infrastructure, fighters and arms to plot a comeback Lydia Khalil is an expert in international terrorism at the Lowy Institute Following the withdrawal of US troops, the Taliban's swift and summary takeover of Afghanistan territory and political leadership has left many wondering what their return to power means for international jihadism. The last time the Taliban were in power, they ruled Afghanistan in a notoriously brutal manner ...