Well, which is it? Neglect of Central Asia or "reckless romancing" of the Taliban? Aren't these two allegations at least somewhat contradictory?
I believe that Mr. Shughart overestimates the importance of both the proposed pipeline and the Clinton administration's purported "retraction of support" for the Taliban. First, the gas pipeline proposal never even came close to getting off the ground. Second, by 1997/1998, Al-Queda had long since begun its campaign against the US.
by Al Czervikjr on September 24, 2002 at 6:10 PM