Afaghanistan
The Taliban gained power in September 1996
The "Taliban" did not exist in the 1800's.
Mao Zedong
1) The Taliban, a radical regime which quickly seized power in Afghanistan following the end of the Soviet-Afghan War, and 2) the Northern Alliance which was supported by the US and controlled the northern part of Afghanistan.
They didn't - they were a faction of Afgan rebel fighters already there.
The taliban.
The Taliban gained power in September 1996
In 2001, Afghanistan was ruled by the Taliban regime. The Taliban were good friends with al-Qaeda, Osama bin Laden's terrorist organization, and let them hang out in their country. After the 9/11 attacks, the U.S. demanded that the Taliban hand over al-Qaeda's leaders. The Taliban naturally refused, so the U.S. invaded to remove the Taliban from power.
The "Taliban" did not exist in the 1800's.
The War in Afghanistan has not resulted in the elimination of the Taliban and they have regrouped within Pakistan. The fact that the Taliban has successfully resisted their annihilation is a point to them, but it is a far cry from "winning". The Taliban was pushed out of power and they remain out of power.
Mao Zedong
Afghanistan became a U.S. ally primarily following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, as the Taliban regime was harboring al-Qaeda, the group responsible for the attacks. The U.S. intervened militarily to dismantle al-Qaeda and remove the Taliban from power. Over the years, the partnership evolved to include efforts in nation-building, counterterrorism, and promoting stability in the region. However, the relationship has been complex and has faced numerous challenges over the years.
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1) The Taliban, a radical regime which quickly seized power in Afghanistan following the end of the Soviet-Afghan War, and 2) the Northern Alliance which was supported by the US and controlled the northern part of Afghanistan.
The war in Afghanistan in 2001 was primarily triggered by the September 11 terrorist attacks, orchestrated by al-Qaeda, which was hosted by the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. The U.S. government demanded that the Taliban hand over al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, but the Taliban refused. In response, the U.S. launched Operation Enduring Freedom on October 7, 2001, aiming to dismantle al-Qaeda and remove the Taliban from power. This military intervention marked the beginning of a prolonged conflict in the region.
No, Syria is not considered a democratic nation. It has been ruled by the Ba'ath Party for decades, with power concentrated in the hands of President Bashar al-Assad and his regime. The country has faced authoritarian leadership, human rights abuses, and a civil war that started in 2011.
The Taliban.