Humanitarian Aid as a Tool of Rule

Author: Besmillah Taban

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International aid plays a vital role in supporting vulnerable communities during humanitarian crises. However, in countries where parts of the territory are controlled by terrorist groups, or in situations like Afghanistan, where the ruling regime is the result of a terrorist group seizing power, such aid is highly susceptible to diversion and abuse. In these fragile contexts, humanitarian assistance is not only a human necessity but also one of the most important and challenging areas of international policy-making. This is because the flow of aid occurs within a setting characterized by weak governance, the presence of illegitimate and oppressive regimes, limited oversight, and the severe needs of the population.