Introduction: History repeats itself
The road to Kabul : the secret deal, the new Taliban and a house of cards
From insurgency to governance : who's who in Afghanistan today?
Taliban.gov : policies, politics and internal rivalries
Deobandism, Islam and the religious narratives of the Taliban
Allies and enemies of the Taliban : the Pakistani Taliban and the Islamic State in Khorasan (ISK)
The international relations of the Taliban
Conclusion: The future of the Taliban
Appendix I: List of key deputy ministers, heads of departments, governors and military commanders
Appendix II: Graduates of Darul Uloom Haqqania holding senior official positions in Afghanistan
Appendix III: Text of the "Decree of the Amir al-Muʼminin on women's rights," December 3, 2021.