Afghanistan: Western armies always lose guerilla wars in the “Third World,” but it never really matters.

Monday, August 16th 2021 - 06:45 UTC

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By Gwynne Dyer - “I will never kneel before such a destructive force (as the Taliban),” declared Ashraf Ghani, the ex-president of Afghanistan before fleeing. “We will either sit knee-to-knee for real negotiations at the table or break their knees on the battlefield.” Good luck with that, Ashraf. Read full article

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Baxter
Interesting . But the author seems to have forgotten two victories by the British in ex-colonies . Malaya -1958/1968 - which was an outstanding victory over the communists . And Cyprus where Greece was unable to control the island . EOKA was soundly defeated . I am particularly surprised by his ignorance on Malaya - a brilliant campaign .
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Don Alberto
You have a point there, Baxter, but the UK only wonin the short run in Malaya - today Malaya is neither a UK BOT or colony.
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Baxter
Don Alberto . You are right , up to a point ! After the defeat of the terrrorists Malaya , now Malayasia , gained independence .
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