Two years have elapsed since the United States withdrew its troops from Afghanistan, relinquishing authority to the Taliban. Nevertheless, the Taliban's grip on the nation remains tenuous, and the prospect of Afghanistan descending into a failed state characterized by warring warlords and a breeding ground for terrorism looms if their governance falters. Regrettably, the international community is offering scant support to a potential counterforce against Taliban dominance, an issue that should now be of paramount concern.