infinity73
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I am sure Americans knew and had an eye for these mineral resources when they came to Afghanistan. The official line was always 'freedom, democracy, human rights' etc. That is how imperial powers operate - by wrapping up real objectives in dreamy ideals.
Why they are making these thoughts public is surprising. Imagine what impact Eric Prince's 'East India Company' talk and this 'mineral resources' proposal would have on ordinary Afghans. They would see themselves as utterly meaningless to Americans and Afghan pride would take a hammer blow.
And Afghan Taliban's appeal as a nationalistic entity would get a boost. They have certainly made an effort to be seen as a nationalist force. I think Americans are making big mistakes and not thinking things through.
Lets wait for the policy first though....
Why they are making these thoughts public is surprising. Imagine what impact Eric Prince's 'East India Company' talk and this 'mineral resources' proposal would have on ordinary Afghans. They would see themselves as utterly meaningless to Americans and Afghan pride would take a hammer blow.
And Afghan Taliban's appeal as a nationalistic entity would get a boost. They have certainly made an effort to be seen as a nationalist force. I think Americans are making big mistakes and not thinking things through.
Lets wait for the policy first though....