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The Taliban fighters were educated in [[Wahhabi|wahhabist]] ''madrassas'' (religious schools) in [[Pakistan]] (See: [[Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan]]), which emphasize the theological role of religious war ([[jihad]]), to be waged defensively against unbelievers who have invaded formerly Muslim lands or offensively at the call of the [[Caliph]].
The Taliban fighters were educated in [[Wahhabi|wahhabist]] ''madrassas'' (religious schools) in [[Pakistan]] (See: [[Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan]]), which emphasize the theological role of religious war ([[jihad]]), to be waged defensively against unbelievers who have invaded formerly Muslim lands or offensively at the call of the [[Caliph]].
The Taliban retain control of substantial tracts of Afghanistan to this day and continue to co-ordinate attacks against the [[Afghan national government]] and supporting NATO forces. Many of the Taliban leaders and foot-solders are now believed to be based in [[Pakistan]] where they can launch attacks across the border into Afghanistan or train for attacks elsewhere<ref>http://blogs.abcnews.com/theblotter/2007/07/terror-commande.html</ref>.
The Taliban retain control of substantial tracts of Afghanistan to this day and continue to co-ordinate attacks against the Afghan national government and supporting NATO forces. Many of the Taliban leaders and foot-solders are now believed to be based in [[Pakistan]] where they can launch attacks across the border into Afghanistan or train for attacks elsewhere<ref>http://blogs.abcnews.com/theblotter/2007/07/terror-commande.html</ref>.
==History==
==History==