Home / News / BBC: Five years after the Taliban swept to power, does the West have any influence?NewsBBC: Five years after the Taliban swept to power, does the West have any influence?2026-08-14Five years after the Taliban swept to power, does the West have any influence? Source: BBC Published: 2026-08-14 07:00 (UTC) Link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2gp5g0xngo Share this ArticlePrevious ArticleThe Independent: One woman’s struggle to survive, 5 years after the Taliban took Kabul, in photosNext ArticleAfghanistan International: United Front Claims Attacks On Taliban Positions In Helmand & Kandaharnews