Page #2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is Operation Enduring Freedom?
A
- USA millatary code name for the War in Afganistan
2
Q
When did OPeration Enduring Freedom start?
A
Oct. 7, 2001
3
Q
Who was the Northern Alliance?
A
- They were an anti-Taliban warlords (generals) and their followers who fought with the USA
- USA’s main alliy in 2001
4
Q
What were the results of pahse 1 2001-02?
A
The Taliban was ksicked out of power:
* Killed
* Arested
* Others fled to the mountains of Afganistan& Pakistan
AQ:
Same results
5
Q
What did teh US decided to do in phase 2?
A
US goes to war in Iraq (2003-2010):
* Focus diverted to Iraq
-Troops
-Supplies
-Energy & Attention
6
Q
sWhat happend with Pakistan’s trivble areas in pahse 2?
A
Tribal Areas-US cna’t inavde
* Lawless
* No border control
* Hideout of Taliban nad AQ-Safehaven
7
Q
Waht happened with Pakistan’s ISI in pahse 2?
A
- Pakistan’s spy agency (their CIA)
- Security/intelligence angency
- Secretly supporting Tliaban
8
Q
What does ISI stand for?
A
Inter-Services Intelligence Agency
