https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2012/12/30/the-taliban-is-in-worse-shape-than-you-think/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 01:36:51 -0400<![CDATA[“Even though we will keep attacking, we could lose more territorial influence and control in the north and south,” the former minister admits. He frankly wonders whether the Afghan guerrillas of today are capable of outfighting the numerically far superior and largely U.S.-trained ANA—particularly with Kabul’s forces continuing to enjoy support from overwhelming American firepower. “One big question is: can we expand our influence in areas where the ANA is taking over?” he says. Otherwise, more Afghans are likely to abandon the insurgency as a losing cause. “If the Afghan army can hold its ground, that would be a huge moral victory for the Kabul regime.”]]>Sun, 30 Dec 2012 15:40:24 -0500<![CDATA[Allahpundit]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2012/12/30/the-taliban-is-in-worse-shape-than-you-think-n98732