The more I read of the Taliban’s plans domestically, and how they’re trying to do international diplomacy here-on-out, the more I critically support them. I’d prefer if a more leftist group could take power, but if this is what we get, I’m kinda okay with it.
Just be careful. They are in heavy PR mode right now. The world’s eyes are on them, and they know it. It is likely as not that they are lying.
I don’t know what to think right now, but I am certainly aware of the West’s massive incentive to use propaganda against them. But as the other commenter pointed out, they’re in PR mode and also have incentive to create their own propaganda. Admittedly I’m not Muslim nor have I ever lived in the Middle East so I’m as ignorant as anyone can be on the truth of the matter. I guess we’ll see how it plays out, because we can’t affect what’s going on over there anyway.
I believe a lot of good things we hear about them right now is a result of PR effort from them but at the same time it’s difficult to ascertain the truth currently because the mainstream media seems to be hell bent in manufacturing consent for US to reinvade the place.
taliban is still no emancipatory movement
You’re setting a pretty high bar for a country that has been occupied for 20 years. Before there can be emancipation, they need peace.
Taliban existed prior to the US invasion. They rose in power after the invasion of the UdSSR. Obviously they gained even more momentum “thanks” to the US invasion.
Before there can be emancipation, they need peace.
There is no peace without emancipation. Asymmetrical warfare, is still warfare.
also if the only solution for Afghanistan you can think of is nationalism, or pan-nationalism you set the bar extremly low.
Before there can be emancipation, they need peace.
What you’re saying is basically that women must surrender to have peace in Afghanistan. That is utterly disgusting.
Thats not at all what i’m saying, so dont put any words in my mouth.
It is the logical conclusion of the strategy you propose, imho.
“Before there can be emancipation, they need peace.”
See: Taliban are at an asymmetrical warfare against women. Women can either fight for emaciation or surrender. Taking an opposing position towards an enemy that targets you by asymmetrical warfare is contrary to peace. You suggest that peace must come before emaciation. That can only mean, women should surrender to the Taliban.
If you mean something else, please explain.
You seem to think that “fighting for emancipation” is somehow the same as actual war, you know the one with automatic weapons, tanks and air-bombardments?
Sure, you can fight for emancipation during a war, but to reach emancipation you first need peace. A just and equitable society is simply impossible under war conditions.
