![SAT Web Banners (3)(3) The Afghan Taliban-ISKP spiral is spiraling out of control, threatening stability—Akora Khattak’s tragedy is just the tip of the iceberg. [Image via SAT Creatives]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SAT-Web-Banners-33-1600x917.webp)
Afghanistan in Freefall: The Afghan Taliban-ISKP Spiral and Its Regional Fallout
The Afghan Taliban-ISKP spiral is spiraling out of control, threatening stability—Akora Khattak’s tragedy is just the tip of the iceberg.
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The Afghan Taliban-ISKP spiral is spiraling out of control, threatening stability—Akora Khattak’s tragedy is just the tip of the iceberg.

From a terror hub to a battleground for global influence—Afghanistan’s future is more uncertain than ever, especially amid US-China rivalry.
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The Afghan Taliban’s regressive governance isolates Afghanistan, contrasting with the Muslim world’s embrace of education and progress.