The internet was banned by the Taliban in Afghanistan during their reign in the late 90s. Yet, the resurgent Taliban has heavily relied on Twitter to promote and execute their successful attempts to retake the country, following the US withdrawal in 2021. Who were the key figures in these online campaigns? What Twitter-based tactics did the Taliban use? And what can be said about the sustainability of these revolutionary methods?
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Andrew Crossley
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Andrew Crossley
