This is the latest, but perhaps not the most relevant, thread
with "Afghanistan" in the title... So I'm posting this here.
It is my opinion that Bin Laden spoke explicitly on the objectives
of his opposition to the US, and within were the reasons he was so effective in recruiting.
This reasoning appears again as "Two" in the five objectives
seen below in today's Statement from the Taliban:
The Guardian
Tuesday 18 June 2013
Taliban agree to peace talks with US over Afghanistan – full statement
Quote:
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan wants good relations
with all the countries of the world including the neighbouring countries,
on the basis of mutual respect and while desiring security at the country level,
the Islamic Emirate wants security and justice at the world level.
Of course the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan considerers it
its religious and national duty to gain independence from the occupation
and for that purpose has utilised every legitimate way and will utilise it in future too.
Similarly at world level, it considers the struggles and efforts by the
miserable and oppressed nations for achievement of their legitimate rights
and independence as their due rights, because people have
the right to liberate their countries from colonialism and obtain their rights.
In order to elucidate this policy the Islamic Emirate has
deemed it essential to open the political office in the
Islamic country of Qatar, for the attainment of the following objectives.
One: to reach understanding and initiate talks with countries
of the world for the purpose of improving relations with them.
Two: to support a political and peaceful solution which
includes the end of the occupation of Afghanistan
and the establishment of an independent Islamic system and
true security which is the want and aspiration of the nation.
Three: to hold meetings with Afghans as times may demand.
Four: to initiate contact with the United Nations as well as
with the international, regional and non-governmental organisations.
Five: to put political statements at the disposal of media regarding current
political developments.
It is worth mentioning that to thank the Emir of Qatar,
his highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani who agreed
to the opening of the political office of the Islamic Republic
in his country and provided facilities in this regard.
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These ideas also have relevance for for current discussions of US involvement in Syria