Massoud

8am: The Vienna Summit, now recognized by the U.S. House of Representatives as the sole political opposition to the Taliban, presents a valuable opportunity for political and military opponents of the Taliban, both inside and outside Afghanistan, to unite and coordinate their efforts to form a clear alternative for a post-Taliban future. The presence of anti-Taliban groups under one roof and the issuance of joint statements from a defined political process—namely, the Vienna Summit—allow the international community to consider alternatives to the Taliban. Ahmad Massoud, leader of the National Resistance Front of Afghanistan, recently called for the establishment of a government in Exile by anti-Taliban forces outside the country during his remarks at a “Martyr’s Week” event. Massoud believes that creating a government in Exile could serve as a unified address for the international recognition of anti-Taliban efforts. Although he acknowledged that there is still a significant distance to cover before such a government can be formed, he urged for expedited efforts in this direction. Click here to read more (external link).