William Byrd

William Byrd is a senior expert at the U.S. Institute of Peace, where he focuses on Afghanistan; the views expressed are his own. A development economist by background, he was previously with the World Bank and has worked on and lived in China, India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.

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Let’s Not Kid Ourselves: Afghanistan’s Taliban Regime Will Not Become More Inclusive

William Byrd Mon, Oct 24, 2022, 8:31 AM

Despite international efforts to press for a more inclusive Taliban government in Afghanistan, that will not materialize, as it would not be in the interest of the Taliban’s survival or stability.

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