US, Pakistan face each other again on Afghanistan threatsThe Taliban’s takeover of Kabul has deepened the mutual distrust between the U.S. and Pakistan, two putative allies who have tangled over Afghanistan.
Pakistan should worry about consequences of Taliban's success in Afghanistan, former ambassador saysPakistan has been accused of covertly aiding the Taliban during their insurgency in Afghanistan, while also being an U.S. ally — a charge that Pakistan denies.cnbc.com
The Taliban Say They've Changed. Experts Aren't Buying It And Fear For AfghanistanThe prospect of a Taliban takeover has people inside and outside Afghanistan worried about a return to an oppressive past. As the U.S. nears a full withdrawal, those fears are rapidly growing.npr.org
