Anand Gopal - Al Qaeda's vision of global jihad doesn't resonate in the rugged highlands and...

Anand Gopal Zitate

Al Qaeda's vision of global jihad doesn't resonate in the rugged highlands and windswept deserts of southern Afghanistan. Instead, the major concern throughout much of the country is intensely local: personal safety.

Anand Gopal

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Deutsche Übersetzung

Al Qaidas Vision des globalen Dschihad ist im rauen Hochland und den windgepeitschten Wüsten im Süden Afghanistans nicht zu hören. Stattdessen ist die Hauptsorge in weiten Teilen des Landes stark lokal: die persönliche Sicherheit.

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