Taliban insurgency shows signs of enduring strength

Article Abstract:

The Taliban insurgency is directed from strong-holds across the border in Pakistan that include older Taliban fighters with experience of former campaigns, younger recruits and a small number of foreign fighters. A coalition expert believes that the commanders based in these cities use deputies to communicate with mid-level commanders in Afghanistan, who typically control 50 to 100 fighters, while smaller cells of 10 to 15 operate more independently.

Pakistan, Taliban

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Afghanistan's opiate economy and terrorist financing

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The changing dynamics of the trade, and its role in financing extremist groups, is examined. Afghanistan's illicit opiate economy is increasingly seen as an important source of funds for terrorist and insurgent groups. The changing dynamics of the trade and its role in financing extremist groups is examined.

Legal issues & crime, Foreign trade, Economic aspects, Company legal issue, International trade, Investigations

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Outside assistance: is Iran supporting the Afghan insurgency?

Article Abstract:

The article discusses truth and motives behind the belief that Iran may be supporting terrorist activities in Afghanistan.

Police Protection, Terrorist Control, Iran, Security Mgmt-Kidnapping & Terrorism, International aspects, Terrorism

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