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What does the AfPak War stand for?

A

Afganistan and Pakestain War

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2
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How long did phase 1 last?

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2001-02

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How long did phase 2 last?

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‘03-‘09

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4
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How long did phase 3 last?

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‘09-‘14

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5
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How long did phase 4 last?

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‘14-2021

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6
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What is the cause of the AfPak War?

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9-11

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7
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How did the war start?

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-Horse soilders
-2 teams of 12 soilders link up with Afgans. (Northern Alience)

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What were the goals at the start?

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  1. Destroy AQ
    -Prevent future attacks
    -Revenge
  2. Remove Taliban from power
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9
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What does it mean when a country is landlocked?

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When a country is total surrounded by land in all sides. No costline.

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10
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How did Afganistan being landlocked affect the U.S army?

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  • Hard to get to
  • Troops need lots of supplies
  • Only two opptions to get there
    1. Pakistan (bad)
    2. Iran (worse)
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11
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Info about Pakistan

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  • Alies=Afganistan
  • Muslim nation
  • Millatary rule
  • Arch enamy= India
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12
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Pakistan ahd an ally swich, what happend?

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They swich
From: Afganistan
To: USA
Why does US need them? Ports & Roads

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13
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Which resons did the US give Pakistan to swich sides?

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  1. Economic aid (money)
  2. Lift snactions
  3. Threat of war with U.S
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What were the risks for Pakistan if they swiched?

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  • War with Taliban & AQ
  • Citizens could revolt
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15
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What did Pakistan decide?

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They swiched to teh USA side

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