Iran-Taliban Relations and Shia Hazara in Afghanistan
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The Taliban took power in Kabul in August 2021, raising a lot of question marks about its future domestic and foreign policy. These policies come together in the attitude towards the Hazara Shia minority, which suffered during the last Taliban’s previous reign. This issue has international implications, as Iran sees itself as the defender of the Hazara, which accordingly plays a key role in the Taliban-Iranian relations. This article analyzes the state of the Hazara community in Afghanistan under Taliban rule and looks at its impact on relations between the authorities.
Iran-Taliban Relations and Shia Hazara in Afghanistan
Iran-Taliban Relations and Shia Hazara in…
Iran-Taliban Relations and Shia Hazara in Afghanistan
The Taliban took power in Kabul in August 2021, raising a lot of question marks about its future domestic and foreign policy. These policies come together in the attitude towards the Hazara Shia minority, which suffered during the last Taliban’s previous reign. This issue has international implications, as Iran sees itself as the defender of the Hazara, which accordingly plays a key role in the Taliban-Iranian relations. This article analyzes the state of the Hazara community in Afghanistan under Taliban rule and looks at its impact on relations between the authorities.