The other side of 9/11: Afghans reckon with America's long shadow

Nearly 25 years after the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan, the country remains under Taliban rule following the conclusion of a 20-year conflict. The current situation in Kabul is defined by the enduring social and political legacy of the American military presence.

As the region reckons with the long-term impacts of this period, the focus remains on how the Afghan population is navigating daily life and the consequences of the war's conclusion. The ongoing transition highlights the complex aftermath of international intervention and the current state of governance in the country.