This "War on Terror" you speak of in your first paragraph is merely the enforcement of the laws of these nations. It is not a holistic initiative to eliminate terror.

The downfall of the Taliban had nothing to do with their activities inside Afghanistan and everything to do with the ability to blame them for al-Qaeda. And did they give succour and sanctuary to al-Qaeda? Remember that this is hardly the same situation as al-Qaeda existing in their territory.

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