Our examination of the complex relationship between the two entities should shed light onto the political considerations that go into designating the taliban as an insurgent group, a terrorist group, or a de facto government.

We will try to gain a better understanding of why there has been such a great difference in terms of punitive measures taken with the Taliban by the US Govt. The US Govt’s response to the Taliban has evolved significantly over the years and this evolution is dependent on the group’s political recognition. Our examination of the complex relationship between the two entities should shed light onto the political considerations that go into designating the Taliban as an insurgent group, a terrorist group, or a de facto government.