http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htterr/articles/20100526.aspx
The Taliban, like their Sunni Arab counterparts in Iraq, pay for most of the terrorist violence. While some of the Taliban are true believers, who will fight for free, everyone has to eat and obtain other necessities (like ammunition and weapons.) Some Taliban have families to support, and all have families they belong to. The families don't appreciate seeing their kids getting killed while working for any group. Without compensation, that is. It's the law of the hills, and if you can't meet your payroll, you have no army. That's why the Taliban began their comeback when their fundraisers found the drug gangs, and made a deal. The Taliban provide security services for the drug lords, and get lots of cash (and some drugs) in return.
Counter-Terrorism: For A Few Dollars More
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