Desperate times call for desperate measures as its been the case with the Taliban! Failing propagandas and losing territory has long pushed them over the brink of desperation.
definitely cant argue with that; but I think those who blindly supported northern alliance and alienated the Afghan Pashtuns were also desperate
neither taleban nor NA exactly have clean hands; nobody does
It should be understood that when we talk of Taliban control or influence over any part of Afghan territory, we are not talking about anything than the ability to instill fear over the population.
and the northern alliance?
Should we be really amazed that they have scooped to the level of using female suicide bombers, when they have already targeted Mosques, Shrines and Children?
whoever engages in such behaviour must be punished
Is it not apparent that they have lost the grip and will attempt any method to catch the nations off guard?
please elaborate
Do you really believe people are walking around with love and support in their heart for the Taliban, when they continue to commit and claim responsibility for these inhumane acts of terror?
like USA, you have the die hard left; die hard right; then you have the swing voters
the people who a few years ago disliked taleban are now supporting them simply because they see invading forces as a bigger enemy and aggressor; and at the same time they see taleban (factions) and other groups as the only real resistance
you're dealing with a country that has only seen war for past several decades now
Their cover is wearing thin and people are well aware the Taliban are trying to create a panic by committing these barbaric crimes.
all this could have been avoided if Afghans were not abandoned over 20 years ago when they did our (notice I'm not saying ''your'') dirty work alongside other foreign fighters
It should not be too hard to connect the dots here and see the Taliban have found breathing space across the border in Pakistan after they have continually faced defeat in the hands of the US and NATO forces.
I'm sorry, i dont subsribe to the notion that the ''key'' to defeating taleban lies in Pakistan and Pakistani hands.
These are just baseless scape-goat tactics, nobody in Pakistan is buying it.
Yes it is true that fighters easily can criss-cross the border. Learn the geography of the region and you would understand better.
unless you are suggesting that the recent spike in attacks on ISAF is solely because of so-called ''safe havens'' in Pakistan.....i know some Americans wrongly believe this notion.
Respectfully, do you not see that verifiable facts, indeed reality, run counter to your claims?
I'm not denying everything you've said. But do tell me what you expect once ISAF withdraws and as usual we, Iranians, Afghans themselves, and C.A.R.s are left holding the bag.
ISAF are strangers in no-man's land. We are the ones in the immediate neighbourhood --so whatever happens has a direct effect on us
My impression was that the mission in 2001 was to eradicate Al Qaeda. Many senior taleban leaders were condemning the presence of foreign militants on their soil.
Here you can watch how American, Italian and Afghan forces are securing Bala Murghab and have taken the control back from the Taliban.
the Italians paid the taleban not to attack their positions.
By the way, Afghan forces are in dire need of better training and equipment. Do you trust them enough to do that?
Now, do you understand why the strategic alliance between Pakistan and the US has continued to irk them and they have continually attempted to destabilize the nation of Pakistan?
Are you implying and/or admitting that US destabilizes Pakistan based on non-compliance of certain ''issues/requests'' ?
Do you see why they would wish to see an end to this growing strategic partnership?
well I can see some weapons and technology you are handing over to my primary adversary; i can see 'dear leader' mr. obama making statements to please the locusts in new delhi much to the dismay of some of your major non-NATO allies
The running ground is narrowing for the Taliban and counter insurgency from both nations is halting their operations! Do you see why it is important to maintain that pressure and not provide any room for growth in Pakistan?
Allow Pakistan to determine who is and who isnt a threat to Pakistan first. Different threats are given different priority levels. Pakistan is a sovereign country, let it do what it sees fit for its interests before asking for 'more'
just as well, remember that counter-insurgency ops can not only be won militarily.....
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