Who are the Taliban and what do they want? 5 key points - csmonitor

While a broad array of insurgents in Afghanistan and Pakistan often get labeled as simply the 'Taliban,' in reality there are several groups fighting the Afghan government and Western forces. They often act independently of one another and have distinct command structures, ideologies, and strategies. Here, the Monitor maps out the diversity of the insurgency. - Who are the Taliban and what do they want? 5 key points
Defending Afghanistan: are Afghan forces ready? - CS Monitor