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The Doha Agreement, which the Biden administration fully embraced by withdrawing U.S. troops, inadvertently validated and legitimized the Taliban's rule. This move, combined with the Taliban’s control of the entire country—without any significant opposition—has created a situation where Afghanistan is essentially a safe haven for terrorist organizations.
The Consequences and Future Risks
The consequences of these developments are dire. Afghanistan has become a "black hole," an ungoverned space where al-Qaeda and other terrorist networks operate freely. They continue to develop training camps, store weapons, and plan future attacks—capabilities that are both dangerous and destabilizing.