Date: August 14, 2023

Two years after the Taliban’s takeover, Afghanistan remains in turmoil, significantly affecting its citizens, particularly women and girls, and posing threats to regional stability and global security. Western support for opposition groups seeking a democratic and inclusive Afghanistan is minimal, despite the crucial need to protect the social progress made over the past two decades. The Vienna Process, highlighted during meetings in Vienna, Austria, aims to unite Afghan opposition groups to draft a roadmap for restoring constitutional governance. This initiative, supported by private foundations, underscores the need for a coordinated international effort to support democratic opposition and prevent the Taliban from consolidating power.