“The Taliban have asked Turkey for technical help to run Kabul airport after the departure of foreign forces ... Keeping the airport open after foreign forces hand over control is vital not just for Afghanistan to stay connected to the world but also to maintain aid supplies and operations.“
https://tolonews.com/index.php/afghanistan-174394It would appear the Taliban wish to ensure the flow of free stuff from the gullible infidel foreigners. Realpolitik. This could suggest the Taliban are motivated to moderate their behavior in order to preserve its international image, and may even be motivated to police other Afghan actors who might tarnish Kabul’s image through acts of aggression and retribution. I understand Beijing has in fact endeavored to influence the Taliban to moderate its behavior, so as to not make waves which might interfere with Beijing’s acquisition of Afghan resources, as well as expansion of its Belt and Road Initiative to Afghanistan.
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