Afghanistan Articles Flashcards
What was the U.S.’s primary reason for invading Afghanistan in 2001? How did this align with the goals of Operation Enduring Freedom?
The U.S primarily invaded Afghanistan in 2001 because of the attack on the twin towers by Al Qaeda. The Afghan government leaders refused to turn over the leaders of Al Qaeda to the U.S government. This aligned with the goals of Operation Enduring Freedom because it strived to eliminate terrorist in Afghanistan
Summarize the reasons President Biden gave for withdrawing American troops from Afghanistan.
President Biden said he was withdrawing troops from Afghanistan because he had already accomplished the mission of preventing terrorists from having a “safe haven” in the country. He also said it was clear the country couldn’t become a stable, modern, democracy. He also did not want to risk the lives of more U.S soldiers.
What challenges did the Afghan government face that led to its collapse despite U.S. support?
There was lots of government corruption and lots of reconstruction money was stolen. The government also could not meet the basic needs of their citizens and authority was often weak outside major cities.
Explain how the Taliban regained power after 20 years of U.S.
The Afghan government was dealing with a loss of their army and they were no longer aided by U.S troops. There were many desertions in military and police units, low recruitment rates as well as morale, theft of pay and equipment, and high casualty rates. With the Afghan military weakened, the Taliban was able to overtake a string of provincial capitals, until they finally reached Kabul.
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The article discusses the struggles faced by Afghan civilians under Taliban rule, including restrictions on women and attacks on journalists. How might these conditions impact everyday life for people in Afghanistan?
The Afghan people may be worried about violence and political stability. There also might be a strong sense of patriarchy and women may not be as educated as men. News may also not be as reliable if journalists are being threatened and the government may be brainwashing its citizens.
The U.S. withdrawal left many Afghans, including allies, in danger. What challenges might people face when they are forced to leave their homeland?
People who are forced to leave their homeland probably struggle with first leaving their homeland and finding a new place to go. They may not receive help and could have to travel long distances on little resources, possibly on foot or on unstable boats. They would also struggle with things that come with adjusting to a new area. Finding a new home, meeting new people and getting to know their surroundings and possibly learning a new language.
The article mentions how foreign intervention in Afghanistan often failed to address the country’s deeper issues. How do you think this long history of intervention might shape the way Afghans view outside powers or influence?
Afghan’s might resent or mistrust outside power and influence. If foreigners often failed to meet their needs Afghan people most likely would not like them coming into their country and would not want to follow through with their ideas.
Who are the Pashtuns?
Highest class, Baba, Amir, Rahim Khan
Who are the Hazara’s
The lowest class Mongols ancestry defining facial features Hareliped
Hassan, Ali
What year’s was Afghanistan’s golden age and why did it flourish?
1930’s to 1970’s they had stability and democratic reform and their was modernity women in university in miniskirts and tourists and hippies and their were beautiful gardens and mountains
Where are major Afghan settlements in the U.S?
Sacramento CA, Fairfax VA, King county Washington
Where do the current government problems in Afgahnistan stem from?
The communist coup in 1978 where the prez was killed
What sterotypes do Ameircan’s have about Afgahans?
There are a lot of “overnight experts” that think Afghanistan is ungovernablee and there is deabate on what aspects of the country should have effort put into them and how much
