Will the Taliban unify because Mullah Omar's now officially dead or will it just fragment and give more openings for ISIS in Afghanistan?

Institute For The Study of War — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 10:09:49 -0400

We just did an analysis of the actors involved and possible contenders for leadership of the Taliban.

http://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/death-mullah-omar-and-rise-isis-afghanistan

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Aug 20 at 2015 10:20 AM

SCPO David Lockwood — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 10:20:55 -0400

Excellent question. I have a feeling they may join forces with ISIS. Hope not though!

Response by LCDR Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 20 at 2015 11:02 AM

LCDR Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 11:02:38 -0400

Interesting question and I think one we can't truly answer. I think ISIS already has more than enough openings but I also think they are smart in exploiting power vacuums that open up.

That is unfortunately part of the problem with combating terrorism. For anyone that watches Agents of Shield, think of it like Hydra. If they cut off one head, two more shall take it's place.

For anyone who DOESN'T watch Agents of Shield... you should :)

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Aug 20 at 2015 12:58 PM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 12:58:27 -0400

Excellent question.