Why would the Taliban hunt down ISIS?

2016-01-29T17:17:18-05:00

In a nutshell: when ISIS expanded its operations to Afghanistan, the Taliban felt their foothold threatend. Taliban leaders issued a kill order and even trained a Special Force to deal with ISIS. Here's the article
http://www.monthlyinteraction.com/why-taliban-special-forces-are-fighting-islamic-state/

Why Taliban special forces are fighting Islamic State - INTERACTION

Taliban special forces - he Afghan Taliban say they have unleashed "special forces" in an increasingly bloody battle with Islamic State (IS) group.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Jan 29 at 2016 5:24 PM

2016-01-29T17:24:29-05:00

Rules of gang warfare: don't mess with another gang's turf.... And just because we both don't like cops, doesn't mean I like you any better....

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 29 at 2016 5:27 PM

2016-01-29T17:27:33-05:00

They are not on the same team. ISIS is Wahabi Sunni, the Taliban a more traditional brand of Sunni, mixed with local Pashtun culture.
Generally speaking, the Taliban sticks to their own neighborhood, while ISIS has a world domination worldview and seeks to export their brand of Islam everywhere.
When ISIS moves in, the Taliban rightly perceive them as a threat.

I say, grab the popcorn and watch.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 29 at 2016 5:38 PM

2016-01-29T17:38:35-05:00

So my only question to this is what are Taliban Special Forces? I was not able to open the website so I am going off the headline and brief synopsis. To have a special force to deal with ISIS does that make them Special Forces? With capital letters denoting a name that we associate with Western Militaries expertly trained Special Forces or Special Operation Forces. I would argue that they are using the insurgent tactics that they have always used and this is just a group of elite fighters that truly believe in the Taliban cause willing to fight off any "invader."

Response by MSgt John Carroll made Jan 29 at 2016 6:37 PM

2016-01-29T18:37:17-05:00

Have you watched the documentary? There are two, 45-ish minute documentary's on youtube about this. I watched them at my house, the next day my guys watched them. I believe in getting to know your opponent.

I will see if I can find them again. If I can, I will post the links.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jan 29 at 2016 7:14 PM

2016-01-29T19:14:20-05:00

Old vs Bling. One will control the countryside.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 29 at 2016 8:13 PM

2016-01-29T20:13:48-05:00

1. ISIS is trying to recruit Taliban fighters
2. They don't recognize the caliphate.
3. They see their issues as regional and don't want to fight in Syria.
4. They don't embrace ISIS ideology Taliban=Deobandi ISIS=Wahhabi Salafist

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Jan 29 at 2016 9:24 PM

2016-01-29T21:24:04-05:00

Why do people laugh at me or look at me like some kind of nutter for saying the best strategy is to embargo/blockade/isolate Muslim nations and let them settle their own problems. It sounds like a win/win to me

Response by CSM Carl Cunningham made Jan 29 at 2016 11:51 PM

2016-01-29T23:51:57-05:00

Because they do not like anyone in their territory. Anyone.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Jan 30 at 2016 1:58 AM

2016-01-30T01:58:49-05:00

We should supply ammunition to both sides - they are doing God's work in eliminating terrorists.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 30 at 2016 5:21 AM

2016-01-30T05:21:51-05:00

Any damage inflicted on Daesh is good for everyone! And hopefully they kill off one another!

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jan 30 at 2016 10:39 PM

2016-01-30T22:39:39-05:00

If you have not read the Kite Runner about Afghanistan you should.

I am taking an indefinite leave from RP. Too all a goodnight.