The Taliban are already behaving as if they run Afghanistan
The Taliban showcase how militant and extremist groups can take over countries and become recognized and treated like normal states.
A member of the Taliban holds a flag in Kabul, Afghanistan June 16, 2018. The writing on the flag reads: 'There is no god but Allah, Muhammad is the messenger of Allah'(photo credit: REUTERS/MOHAMMAD ISMAIL)BySETH J. FRANTZMAN