How a technology revolution powered the Taliban's return | Curio

How a technology revolution powered the Taliban's return

8 mins | Aug 31, 2021

Goodbye to 7th-century idealism. The Taliban have come a long way from a tribal group who wanted to return to the time of Islam’s creation. Tim Culpan explores how modern technology and access to information gave it the tools it needed to regain power. He also suggests that they may look to Pakistan and China to see how they utilise surveillance technology to wield power.

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