Return of the Taliban

Frontline, PBS by Martin Smith | Oct. 3, 2006 (Special Report)

After the fall of the Taliban five years ago, some experts warned of a nightmare scenario in which the Taliban and Al Qaeda would escape from Afghanistan into neighboring Pakistan and set up new command centers far out of America's reach.

That nightmare scenario has now come true. The Taliban controls large parts of the lawless tribal areas along the border. In a video obtained by FRONTLINE, the Taliban demonstrate their brutal brand of justice. ... Full Story »

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by Peter Stanton - Oct. 1, 2008

Frontline is always interesting and trustworthy, and this specific program is very informative and to the point. Return of the Taliban details how this fundamentalist Muslim organization has been able to survive and even thrive after being toppled in 2001. The program is very helpful in gaining a better (and relatively unbiased) understanding both Pakistan's and the US's problems with this War on Terror and the nature of the enemies being faced.