Taliban Archived Statements

This article is purporting that the analysis and statistical information on the Taliban, while useful, could use a supplement in terms of a more motive/psychological based look at the issue. They bring up the problem of reporting accuracy for both sides of the conflict as reporters that could most appropriately assess the Taliban's self perception (the reporters in the conflict area) are mum for fear of physical harm. The article creates an archive of statements taken from insurgents themselves maybe in hopes of clarifying or increasing understanding of the 'other' side's position. Is the assessment of intention via the stories told by a select view insurgents really all that valuable? Or is it more important from a humanistic view point than a foreign policy one?

Newsweek Article