How do Afghanistan forces and Taliban compare?

Analysts and officials say a Taliban victory is far from guaranteed, pointing to the resources of Afghan defence forces.

The Taliban now controls about half of Afghanistan’s districts, after lightning pace offensives in the months since foreign troops began their final withdrawal from the country. But analysts and officials say their military victory is far from guaranteed, pointing to the ability and resources of the Afghan defence forces, who remain in control of key cities. Here is how the two forces compare: