Why did the U S invade Afghanistan?

Answer 1

Usually with a question this nebulous, it would be impossible to answer it. However, interestingly enough, the upwards of 15 invasions of Afghanistan (excepting the US invasion in 2001) were all reasoned on account of its strategic position. (There was never a desire to hold Afghanistan for its people, resources, or for religious reasons.)

The Strategic Rationale: Afghanistan is well placed at the crossroads of 4 major regions/empires: Persia in the West, China in the East, Russia/Soviet Union in the North, and India/Pakistan in the South. As a result of its central location and relatively good defensibility (Afghanistan is very mountainous), many different leaders wanted to conquer it to use its territory to conquer another one of Afghanistan's more desirable neighbors.

The United States Invasion: The US Invasion of Afghanistan in 2001 was to hunt down the terrorists responsible for the events of 9-11 (Al-Qaeda and its affiliates) and the regime that protected them.

Answer 2

After the September 11 attacks in 2001, sentiment in the US increased to stop the activities of terrorists, under the general name of the War on Terrorism. Because the Taliban had taken over Afghanistan, and given support to Osama bin Laden and Al-Qaeda, they were the first targets. The US supported the anti-Taliban factions, which eventually took control of the majority of the country.

Answer 3

Because We Afghans were and are week and will remain week.

ANS 2 - There was no 'invasion' . The Allied troops are there at the request of the Afghan government to try to hit terrorist groups and training centres.

Answer 4

The USA invaded Afghanistan Because of the attack on the Twin towers in New York, New York

Answer 5

Bush's revenge due to the September 11 2001 attacks in New York City, New York, USA on the Twin towers based on suspicions that Bin Laden was in Afghanistan at the time.

Answer 6

The US invaded Afghanistan to expel al Qaida and remove the Taliban from power. Despite having done so several years ago, the US remains there.