Mullah Baradar

ModernPoliticianAfghanistan1968 — ?

Taliban co-founder and Doha negotiator.

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Quick Facts

Born

1968

Country

Afghanistan

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)38

Political (20%)45

Influence (20%)58

Legacy (20%)47

Leadership (15%)59

Strategy (15%)54

Total Score51.0

Mullah Baradar — Complete Timeline

1994 AD

Co-founded the TalibanPolitical Action◆ Major

Mullah Baradar, alongside Mullah Omar, co-founded the Taliban movement in Kandahar, Afghanistan. The group emerged from madrassas and aimed to impose a strict interpretation of Islamic law, eventually capturing Kabul in 1996.

TalibanAfghanistanIslamic Movement

Impact: regionaldestructive

2020 AD

Doha Peace AgreementPolitical Action◆ Major

Baradar, as head of the Taliban's political office in Doha, signed the agreement with the United States. The deal outlined the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan in exchange for Taliban security guarantees and a commitment to peace talks with the Afghan government.

Peace AgreementUS-TalibanAfghanistan

Impact: global

2021 AD

Taliban Takeover of KabulWar◆ Major

Following the US withdrawal, Baradar led the Taliban's rapid military offensive that culminated in the capture of Kabul on August 15, 2021. The takeover ended the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and restored Taliban rule.

TalibanAfghanistanTakeover

Impact: globaldestructive