ԱՄՆ-Տալիբան հարաբերությունների բարդ դինամիկան 1996-2001 թթ. / The Complex Dynamics of U.S.-Taliban Relations 1996-2001

Abstract

. The Afghan civil war entered a new, more intra-Afghan phase after the end of the Cold War. The conflict, which had previously been a geopolitical struggle between two major powers, shifted to an intra-Afghan conflict in which the Taliban, a terrorist organization that emerged during the Afghan war, took a leading role. Starting in the early 1990s, the Taliban began to gain significant prestige in Afghan circles and took practical steps to consolidate power in Afghanistan. With the capture of Kabul, the foundation was laid for the rule of the Taliban regime, which was initially regarded by American authorities as an internal matter for Afghanistan. However, this tolerant attitude did not last long, as the Taliban provided shelter to various terrorist groups, particularly al-Qaeda and its leader Osama bin Laden. The international community soon began to recognize the threat posed by the Taliban's support for terrorism. Diplomatic efforts were intensified to isolate the Taliban regime and pressure it to sever ties with extremist groups. Despite these efforts, the Taliban's intransigence led to increasing international condemnation and ultimately set the stage for a more direct intervention by foreign powers, which significantly impacted the region's stability and global security dynamics.