In Afghanistan, U.S. is fighting tribal insurgency, not jihad - Baltimore Sun

Finally, after eight years, the U.S. military in Afghanistan is acknowledging the fact that the war there is more against a Pashtun tribal insurgency than against an offshoot of al-Qaeda. In support of this belated realization, there is now evidence of military funding for several research projects aimed at understanding the culture of the Pashtun tribes and what is needed to win them over. - In Afghanistan, U.S. is fighting tribal insurgency, not jihad‎

In Afghanistan, U.S. is fighting tribal insurgency, not jihad - Chicago Tribune
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