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The failure of Washington’s attempts to generate support for the US “War on Terror,” has resulted in a new strategy involving Saudi Arabia. According to Asia Times, Washington has come to the realization that militancy cannot be conquered solely through war. General David Petraeus is looking to Saudi Arabia to act as a intermediary between [...]
During his traditional Eid holiday message to the people, Afghan President Hamid Karzai announced that he had been traveling to Saudi Arabia and Pakistan seeking help from their leaders in peace talks with the Taliban. The US, UK and the Afghan government all agree that they must reach out to moderate Taliban leaders but there [...]
A BBC report stated Monday that a recent investigation has led them to believe that Iran is sending weapons to the Taliban to help defeat the Afghan government. Taliban leaders claim to have Iranian weapons, such as a mine referred to as the “Dragon” that is said to be particularly destructive. UK troops in Afghanistan [...]
