They were told not to get involved in Afganstan...
By the special Forces that chased Ban Ladin out
I’m sure that’s true. The allure of this place for the Russians and then us must certainly have to do with conditions outside of what is present there.
Is it weapons development, war readiness, powerful nations fighting a war are more able to influence on other fronts... or more probably just special interest lobbying for money and personal interest. Seems rhetorical to even ask the question.