Since 1996, the Taliban have created an environment of terror and disorder in the country of Afghanistan. Although terrorists in Afghanistan and of the Islamic faith believe their actions are justified, it is clearly evident that terrorism must be stopped completely. Defining the Problem Terrorism translates as “army in the shadows” and is defined as the threat or use of violence to obtain certain rewards or objectives (Dictionary.com, 2010). The first known terrorist organization, similar to those of today, was the Judean Zealots, formed when fanatics of the Jewish faith revolted against Roman oppression. They waged a clandestine campaign in which they murdered Roman occupying forces and Jews they believed to have collaborated with the Romans. However, the first time the word "terrorism" was used was during the French Revolution, called the "Reign of Terror." At that time, the Jacobins who ruled violently at that time sometimes referred to themselves as "terrorists" (terrorism-research.com). Since then, other leaders and people have sought power using terrorism as a weapon. These include Russian dictator Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler, a man responsible for the murder of more than 6 million people. The Taliban themselves took control of Afghanistan in 1996 and remained in power until 2001. During this period, however, they were not accepted. by the global community because their policies were considered intolerable, primarily regarding their treatment of women and their support for terrorism. They were driven from power in 2001 by America when they refused to cede the leader of Al Quada, Osama bin Laden, whom they protected after the September 11 attacks (for which they were responsible). Members of the Taliban were part of the mujahideen ("sacred warriors" or "freedom fighters") groups that formed during the war against the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan, led by a man named Mullah Muhammad Omar . During their tenure, they imposed heavy restrictions on women, treating them more like objects than human beings. The Taliban also closely supported terrorism, allowing terrorist organizations to hold training camps on their territory and, from 1994 until after the September 11 attacks, providing sanctuary and funding to bin Laden and his organization. Al-Quada. Even though they were so strict towards the Afghan people, the Taliban nevertheless profited from smuggling operations (mainly electronics) and opium cultivation..