Why U.S. failed to capture bin Laden

The specifics of US Policy often make an outside unsure and perplexed by the surrounding situations. One prime example includes Bin Laden and the hunt for the leading terrorist among the Talibans. Nonetheless, despite their efforts, CIA agents continually failed in their chase. Significant reasons led to their failure, including a lack of communication amongst the several groups searching for Laden, and issues regarding policy which made one groups' interest conflict or seek approval from …

…growing" That "bigger problem" was military confrontation with the Taliban or "direct support for any armed factions in the broader Afghan war." Once again, the CIA and White House had differing beliefs in this regard. While the CIA officers agreed with Massoud's critique, the U.S. government rejected such proposals. Unfortunately, those who want to put in more time and effort into a significant issue aren't always the same people who can call the shots.