That is an interesting piece that explains that it is much easier to be the rebels / insurgents, than to be the people responsible for the function of a country... :-O
I wonder how many of the Taliban Leaders are now saying... Now what?
I highly doubt that they are as truly religiously devout as they claim. I mean they are people and people are often driven by a desire for money, power, security, sex, etc...
So will they choose to stay the leaders of a small dysfunctional country, or will they work in pragmatic ways to play by international standards so they can gain more money, power, security, sex, etc...?
Especially since I am sure the USA will not hesitate to blow up any terrorist camps formed on their contested soil.
Russia's Gain?
ReplyDeleteI think the leadership is capable of saying things that ease some concerns. Whether they have the ability to follow through is another question.
ReplyDelete--Hiram
That is somewhat I was thinking...
ReplyDeleteI do not see the Taliban as a highly structured or controlled organization.
More like a hundred loosely affiliated tribes...