Can Kabul hold?

As the Taliban administration in Kabul faces profound internal decay five years after its rise to power, the facade of a monolithic regime is cracking, signaling potential widespread instability. This decay suggests that authoritarian control doesn't guarantee long-term state capacity, raising concerns about an imminent multi-factional civil conflict. Such instability could have significant implications for regional security and international efforts to stabilize Afghanistan, highlighting the fragility of the current governance structure.