Title page
Contents
Summary 2
Background: Taliban Takeover 4
Taliban Government 4
Regional Dynamics: Pakistan and Other Neighbors 6
U.S. Policy Impacts of the Taliban's Return to Power 8
Counterterrorism 8
Afghan Women and Girls: A Case Study for Taliban Rule 9
Education 10
Employment 11
Debates over Taliban Policy and Societal Views 12
Economic Contraction and Humanitarian Crisis 14
International and U.S. Assistance 14
Foreign Assistance Diversion 15
U.S. Policy: Sanctions and Afghan Central Bank Reserves 16
Congressional Action and Outlook 17
Author Information 18
Disclaimer 19