So maybe I was too obtuse with "stanza from Kipling".
My point being that the British Army was there a hundred years ago.
I believe that in history where you find the British Army, you find Caucasions looking to steal something of value.
There was no Taliban or OBL in Afghanistan a hundred years ago.
I believe that "something of value" was the reason for the invasion and occupation of Afghanistan.
I believe that in the modern world, where you find the US Military, you find Caucasians looking to steal "something of value".
If you follow my logic, wherever you hear about some "new or used" terrorist group popping up in a country or area.
Check the google machine for what geographical advantage the area may present. Check for it's natural resources, find out what's underground, minerals and such. For reference look at Africa, under Obama the US built up AFRICOM to fight terrorism on the continent. I believe that if you look at any and ALL so called terrorist organizations in Africa you will find CIA fingerprints.