U.S. Army Capt. Max Hanlin meets with village elders in Rajankala, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Nov. 28, 2009. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Francisco V. Govea IIFrom Global Guerrillas/LIND:
A current method used by Taliban in Afghanistan to gain control of an area deemed of strategic interest to the Taliban leadership operating from safe havens in Pakistan or within Afghanistan is to identify and target villages to subvert. The Taliban have recognized the necessity to operate with the cooperation of local population with the modus operandi being to gain their cooperation through indoctrination (preferred) or coercion (when necessary).
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My Comment: This is an excellent analysis. This post is a must read for those who are trying to understand Taliban tactics.