The Grand Hotel has entertained tourists and come under Taliban attack . One of the hardest lessons of the past decade is the failure of the international community to step up . President Karzai 's weaknesses have also limited what can be achieved in the country . Back then , eventually the Taliban said it was not safe for us . Kabul enjoys a veneer of stability but the rest of the country is open to Taliban attacks .
The Grand Hotel has entertained tourists and come under Taliban attack . One of the hardest lessons of the past decade is the failure of the international community to step up . President Karzai 's weaknesses have also limited what can be achieved in the country . Kabul enjoys a veneer of stability but the rest of the country is open to Taliban attacks .