On 15 August Taliban complete five years of rule in Kabul. Here is a comprehensive review of the events that could lead Afghanistan's trajectory in August 2026 and beyond with a red flag of deterioration of security in Badakhshan, first challenge to Taliban's control of the country they swept to power in 2021.

Taliban could be facing the first major internal challenge in controlling the country with a series of attacks by resistance groups in Badakhshan’s Yaftali Sufla and Zebak districts. Here is a review of the activities and possible trajectory ahead.

A comprehensive review of recent developments in the foreign policy, diplomacy, security, politics and economy with forecast of the possible way ahead