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What does the AfPak War stand for?
Afganistan and Pakestain War
How long did phase 1 last?
2001-02
How long did phase 2 last?
‘03-‘09
How long did phase 3 last?
‘09-‘14
How long did phase 4 last?
‘14-2021
What is the cause of the AfPak War?
9-11
How did the war start?
-Horse soilders
-2 teams of 12 soilders link up with Afgans. (Northern Alience)
What were the goals at the start?
- Destroy AQ
-Prevent future attacks
-Revenge - Remove Taliban from power
What does it mean when a country is landlocked?
When a country is total surrounded by land in all sides. No costline.
How did Afganistan being landlocked affect the U.S army?
- Hard to get to
- Troops need lots of supplies
- Only two opptions to get there
1. Pakistan (bad)
2. Iran (worse)
Info about Pakistan
- Alies=Afganistan
- Muslim nation
- Millatary rule
- Arch enamy= India
Pakistan ahd an ally swich, what happend?
They swich
From: Afganistan
To: USA
Why does US need them? Ports & Roads
Which resons did the US give Pakistan to swich sides?
- Economic aid (money)
- Lift snactions
- Threat of war with U.S
What were the risks for Pakistan if they swiched?
- War with Taliban & AQ
- Citizens could revolt
What did Pakistan decide?
They swiched to teh USA side