Taliban’s Grip on Aid in Afghanistan: A Threat to True Humanitarian Efforts and U.S. Interests

For years, hardworking American taxpayers have poured billions into Afghanistan with the hope of stabilizing a battered nation and preventing it from becoming a breeding ground for terrorism that threatens our homeland. Yet a recent 118-page report by the U.S. Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction reveals a grim reality: instead of delivering relief, much of this aid is being commandeered by the Taliban to consolidate power and enrich themselves. How Does International Aid Fuel Taliban Control? The watchdog’s investigation paints a disturbing picture of systematic manipulation by the Taliban authorities. Employing "every means at their disposal, including force," they...