Since 2021, Afghanistan has undergone dramatic political transformations, primarily following the withdrawal of United States and NATO forces and the subsequent collapse of the Afghan government. In August 2021, the Taliban, after two decades of insurgency, captured Kabul and reinstated their rule, marking a significant shift in the country’s governance structure. This rapid takeover demonstrated both the weakness of the Afghan state institutions and the enduring influence of the Taliban within the country. The fall of Kabul led to the flight of many Afghan politicians, civil servants, and civilians fearing persecution, creating a vacuum in the administrative and political apparatus of the country. Under the Taliban regime, Afghanistan has experienced a centralized and strict form of governance based on their interpretation of Sharia law. The political landscape has shifted from a democratic, albeit fragile, system to an authoritarian regime. The Taliban dissolved the existing democratic institutions, suspended the constitution of 2004, and replaced ministerial positions largely with