Time to End the War in Afghanistan

Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan

by Scott Horton

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	12866 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	319 pages
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After 20 years of war, it's time to end the conflict in Afghanistan.

The war in Afghanistan began in 2001, following the 9/11 attacks. The United States and its allies invaded Afghanistan with the goal of overthrowing the Taliban government, which was harboring al-Qaeda, the terrorist group responsible for the attacks. The war has since become the longest in American history, and has cost the lives of thousands of Afghan civilians, soldiers, and aid workers, as well as thousands of American soldiers.

In 2014, the United States and Afghanistan signed a bilateral security agreement that allowed for the continued presence of US troops in Afghanistan. However, the war has continued to drag on, with no clear end in sight. In 2020, the United States and the Taliban signed a peace agreement that called for the withdrawal of all US troops from Afghanistan by May 2021. However, the peace process has been slow and difficult, and the Taliban has continued to carry out attacks against Afghan forces.

There are a number of reasons why the war in Afghanistan should be ended. First, the war has failed to achieve its objectives. The Taliban has not been defeated, and al-Qaeda remains a threat. Second, the war has caused tremendous suffering for the Afghan people. Thousands of Afghan civilians have been killed or injured, and millions more have been displaced from their homes. Third, the war has cost the United States trillions of dollars, and has diverted resources from other important priorities.

There are a number of benefits to ending the war in Afghanistan. First, it would save lives. Thousands of Afghan civilians, soldiers, and aid workers would no longer be killed or injured. Second, it would allow the Afghan people to rebuild their lives and their country. Third, it would free up resources that could be used for other important priorities, such as education, healthcare, and climate change.

There are a number of challenges that must be overcome to achieve peace in Afghanistan. First, the Taliban must be willing to negotiate a peace agreement. Second, the Afghan government must be able to provide security for the Afghan people. Third, the United States and other international actors must be willing to provide support for the peace process.

The war in Afghanistan has been a long and bloody conflict that has caused tremendous suffering for the Afghan people. It's time to end the war and to give the Afghan people a chance to rebuild their lives and their country.

Call to Action

If you believe that the war in Afghanistan should be ended, there are a number of things you can do to help:

• Contact your elected officials and urge them to support ending the war.
• Donate to organizations that are working to promote peace in Afghanistan.
• Spread the word about the war and its consequences.
• Join a peace movement.

Together, we can end the war in Afghanistan and build a better future for the Afghan people.

Fool's Errand: Time to End the War in Afghanistan

by Scott Horton

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	12866 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	319 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

FREE