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War in Afghanistan
A result of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the 2001 intervention of NATO and allied forces in the ongoing Afghan civil war is referred to as The War in Afghanistan. The stated purpose for the intervention is to dismantle the al-Qaeda terrorist organization and remove the Taliban government. The ongoing war continues to the present.
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Why was the the Afghanistan War Planned Months Before the September 11th Attacks?
it was planned months before the 911 attacks because they were arguing with the united states.
What are the bombers used in the afghan war?
In the conflict the US had a few bombers. The A-10 Thunderbolt II was one of them. The B-1 bomber was another. The B-2 Spirit is a multi-role bomber capable of delivering both conventional and nuclear munitions. B-52 Stratofortress is a heavy bomber can fly at high subsonic speeds at altitudes up to 50,000 feet.
Are submarines used in the Afghanistan war?
The Navy, including Submarines, is always present for any conflict overseas involving U.S. military forces. While they may or may not be used for direct action against land targets, they can provide many other roles supporting the primary mission, including intelligence gathering, covert insertion, etc.
Why hasn't the Afghanistan war ended?
Because it's an ongoing war until either the west wins or the Afghans are victorious. It could go on for decades. But, as people in all countries feel, Afghans like their independence.
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This is a hotbed of opinion and misinformation and my answer is based on my own opinions, not so much fact.
I believe the war still continues to keep the fighting away from our homes and streets, if the insurgents have a target in the middle east they do not need to fight in ours, we have taken the war away from our civilians and innocents and fight in their territory so it is the Afghani and Iraqi's who suffer the consequences of their own actions rather than us in the UK/US.
Our main goal is to bring democracy to countries that clearly don't want or need it, we should never have invaded but now we've destroyed the only governments and social structures these countries had... we are responsible for rebuilding them.
Oil is also a big factor. The financial spoils have been quite tasty for the US.
Who are the major players in the afghan war 2001-present?
The major players in the Afghan war are sub-divided among four principal actors, being insurgents, local government, outside actors, and the local population.
Insurgents:
"Those hoping to overthrow the established government or secede from it" (152). This includes "remnants of the Taliban, Gulbaddin Hekmatyar's Hezb-i-Islami, the Haqqani network, Al-Qaeda, foreign fighters, criminal groups, and a host of Afghan and Pakistani tribal militias" (152). Driven by ideology and religion, these actors are fiercely determined in achieving their objectives. Their unswerving demands are neither reasonable nor negotiable.
Local Government:
"Includes the government security forces, the army and police, as well as key national and local political institutions" (152). Establishing an effective Afghan National Security Force consisting of ANA, ABP, and ANP are viewed as critical to the successful reach and legitimacy of Afghanistan's weak government. Before the insurgency was in full-swing, outside actors, namely the United States and NATO, channeled their focus on developing government security forces. The government is determined to overcome the insurgents, but lack real influence beyond the major population centers and Ring road. The stakes are highest for the local government, as they have everything to gain AND lose.
Outside Actors:
"External states and other nonstate entities, which might support either side" (152). Jones delineates two opposing sets of external actors. "The United States, NATO forces, and the United Nations support the Afghan government; the international jihadi network and some individuals from neighboring states-such as Pakistan and Iran-support the insurgents" (152-153). Clearly there are a number of external actors that participate in the Afghan war actively, passively, and/or covertly for strategic reasons.
Local Population:
"The most important group; it is for their hearts and minds that the war is being fought in the first place" (153). Both sides of the insurgency seek popular support, realizing its necessity. The side that controls the populace will likely be the victor. Jones sums this up by stating, "in the end, the exercise of political power depends on the tacit or explicit agreement of the population-or, at worst, on its submissiveness" (153). The stakes are high for the local population, as whoever is in control of the state will determine their quality of life and future direction.
Works Cited
Jones Seth. Into the Graveyard of Empires, W. W. Norton & Company; Reprint edition, April 12, 2010.
Does Osama bin Laden have anything to do with the Afghan War?
"Supposedly" The war followed the September 11 attacks, and its public aims were to dismantle al-Qaeda and denying it a safe basis of operation in Afghanistan by removing the Taliban from power.
Why did the Soviets lose the war in Afghanistan?
The Soviets did lose the war in Afgahanistan - they withdrew in the face of overwhelming resistance and opposition from the mujahadin freedom fighters (who were supplied with arms by the US).
AnswerI'm not certain they did, or that they ever intended to win it. In 1979 the Soviets put 100,000 men into Afghanistan. It quickly became obvious that that was not sufficient, ever, to quell the resistance against them yet they maintained precisely that force level rotating troops in and out after one year deployments. That did not make any sense. Military decisions in the Soviet Union were made by a five man council consisting if the seniormost party and military leaders. They were politically unasalable. If they had wanted to subdue Afghanistan they could have committed the necessary force to accomplish it and nobady would have offered any objection. I concluded by 1982 that they weren't so much trying to win a war as train their army. When they attacked Afghanistan in 1979 no one in their army had seen combat in 34 years, by contrast the United States, recently out of Viet Nam, had a vast number of combat veterans. That would be a telling advantage in any conflict between the U.S. and Soviet Union. I think the Soviets made a deliberate decision to maintain a low level conflict there until they about one million veterans and then pull out. Keeping a war going in Afghanistan also forced Iran and various radical Islamic forces to commit their resources there rather than trying to stir up rebellion in the Central Asian Soviet republics. I could be wrong. To my knowledge no documents have ever come to light supporting this theory but I began predicting in about 1982 that the Soviets would pull out in 1989 after they had shuttled 1,000,000 through Afghanistan and that is precisely what they did.Michael Montagne
What countries other than US are at war with Iraq and Afganistan?
Britain has been there (I think soon to withdraw) and good old Australia though she hasn't many soldiers there and they are poorly equiped. More a token effort because their military is a bit third world. I think Japan was there for a while.
This didn't answer the question. They aren't at war with either of Iraq or Afghanistan, more they are at war with factions, rebel and terrorist groups which operate inside these countries. As for Australia having a "third world" military, Australian soldiers are trained better than that of the US and UK, even the lowest ranking rifle man is taught to think like an officer incorporating strategy and tactics into their actions. There is a reason why our operations, more often than not suffer no casualities...
What was the role of superpowers In Afghanistan war?
During the cold war...to covertly support their combatant. Another words, when the Soviets were there in the 70s/80s the US secretly supplied their enemy (insurgent Afghans) with shoulder fired anti-aircraft missiles.
Since the 1990s there is almost no such thing as "superpowers" plural.
How much money did the American spend on Afghanistan war per day?
About $720 million a day and $500,000 a minute. The grand total is just over one trillion dollars (1.2).
Why are the Talibans and America at war?
The original reason that the US declared war on the Taliban Government of Afghanistan was that government's protection of al-Qaeda after the events of September 11th. After the Taliban were forced out of the government and the US had the freedom to pursue al-Qaeda suspects, the Taliban have continued fighting, with the intent of retaking power.
Should all british troops withdraw from the Afghanistan war?
In general, that would be a decision that would be made by Her Majesty's government. They would have to decide that the goals and objectives of their nation would be better served to withdraw.
In specific, that would be a decision that would be made by each individual soldier. He/she would have to decide that the goals and objectives they have for themselves are better served by deserting.
What do the Persian Gulf War the Iraq War and the Afghanistan War have in common?
All three involve a predominantly United States army invading a Middle Eastern country. Aside from that, these wars have little in common.
Countries involved in the Afghanistan war?
The ISAF has over 40 nations that have troops stationed in Afghanistan ranging from token numbers to serious combat formations.
How many US soldiers died in Afghanistan War?
16 out of every 46 US Military in Afghanistan die. The numbers are going up. In the past week there have been 17 deaths and last month 93. Exact numbers are hard to get.
What does ate afghan style mean?
"Ate Afghan style" refers to a traditional way of eating in Afghan culture, often characterized by communal dining on a large platter. Foods such as rice, meat, and vegetables are served together, and diners typically use their right hand to eat directly from the shared dish. This style emphasizes hospitality and togetherness, fostering a sense of community during meals. It reflects the rich culinary heritage of Afghanistan, often featuring aromatic spices and unique flavors.
What was the largest interest in going to war in Afghanistan?
The first attacks launched on Afghanistan were in response to terrorist attacks on U.S. soil on September 11, which killed nearly 3,000 people. The United States identified Osama bin Laden, and terrorist organization Al Qaeda, as being behind the attacks, and established that the Taliban were harboring bin Laden in Afghanistan. President George W. Bush demanded that bin Laden be turned over to the U.S. That demand was not met, and on October 7, President Bush officially announced the military operations, and discussed intentions of the "war on terrorism".
