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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
The Taliban seems so well organized compared to what it used to be. Is this something they have learned over the past 20 years of occupation, or did they receive foreign logistical support? Maybe a combination of both.
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The Taliban receives assistance from Pakistan's ISI. They've shown some strategic acumen, but their success has more to do with several other factors. Namely: corruption in the Afghan National Army (ANA); total disconnect between Kabul and battlefield commanders; lack of American air support; and the deep political divide in Kabul itself. There really isn't much worth fighting for if you're a common grunt in the ANA.
In parallel, the Taliban had been secretly reaching out for months, through tribal connections and family ties, offering a deal: don’t fight us and you will be spared.
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US now sending 5000 troops.
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