Posts About Taliban
Truce Could Bring Greater Taliban Power
If there is to be a solution for this unfortunate war-torn country then it must come from within, and, unfortunately, this might mean the Taliban will bargain hard for control.
Understanding a Changing Taliban Front
Seven years later, the question we should be asking is whether the Taliban are set in their religious cult or if they are now purely a pack of political opportunists.
Taliban Truce Discussion Too Late
The reality is that the only valid way to solve serious problems in the chaotic global village is by negotiating a truce talk – which should have happened years ago.
Musharraf's Two-Faced Rule
Musharraf’s blind desire to remain in power aids the same Taliban extremists he claims to be fighting.
Hard Choices for Bhutto and Musharraf
Pakistan’s Army needs Bhutto so it can rig elections, create a fractious government and hold on to effective power.
Cut Out the Hypocrisy on Terrorism
My advice to governments is to cut out the hypocrisy. To quote an immortal line from, "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" ... "If you come to kill, kill - don't talk."
Negotiation Isn't Enough
The bigger problem with the statement, "we don't negotiate with terrorists," is that one group’s terrorists may be another group’s freedom fighters.
