The Perpetual War Doctrine

Western intervention in the affairs of other civilizations
is probably
the single most dangerous source
of instability and potential global conflict
in a multicivilizational world.

— Samuel P. Huntington
The Clash of Civilizations
1996

I make the same pledge to the women of Afghanistan.
We will not abandon you.
We will stand with you always.

— U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
2010-05-13

The basic civil rights of Afghans —
particularly women and girls —
cannot be up for negotiation.

— New York Times editorial
2010-06-14

Do not interfere in our politics and method of education. (Cf.)
Leave us alone, or else
expect us in New York and Washington.

— Osama bin Laden
Letter to America (Google)
October 2002