How The Taliban Is Utilizing Social Media In The Afghanistan Takeover

The video discusses the Taliban's strategic use of social media to refine their image and spread messages, aided by rapid cell phone adoption in Afghanistan. It highlights Pakistan's support in their media campaigns and the Taliban's efforts to establish a sense of normalcy and control public relations through platforms like WhatsApp, Snapchat, Twitter, and TikTok. The video also addresses the Taliban's international messaging, targeting audiences beyond Afghanistan, and the skepticism surrounding their attempts to present a more progressive image.

What strategies did the Taliban employ to present a more progressive image on social media?

What skepticism do experts have regarding the Taliban's current messaging?