At the beginning of the 21st century,The war in Afghanistan has become the focus of global attention。What exactly is the cause of this war? A lot of people put it down toTerrorism and the war on terror, but it's not that simple. This article will take you to an in-depth look at the real causes of the war in Afghanistan and reveal the forgotten historical tragedy behind this war.
First of all, Afghanistan itself is a country full of wars and conflicts, and the political situation has always been unstable. And because of its locationThe junction of South and Central AsiaIt not only has rich mineral and energy resources, but also has a very important strategic position. During the Cold War, Afghanistan became one of the battlegrounds for the Soviet Union and the United States to compete for spheres of influence.
And in the 70s of the 20th century, Afghanistan ** was implementedPro-Soviet policyThis move sparked a backlash from some political factions in the country, and groups such as the Islamic Resistance Movement (which later evolved into the Taliban) began to rise in the country. WhileThe Soviet Union sent troops to Afghanistan in 1979, which became an important turning point. The invasion of the USSR provoked a strong revolt from the opposition factions in Afghanistan at the same timeWith the support of Western countries, led by the United States, the resistance in Afghanistan grew stronger and eventually forced the Soviet Union to withdraw.
However, after the withdrawal of Soviet troops from AfghanistanThe political situation has not fundamentally improved。And with the collapse of the Soviet Union, the United States gradually withdrew its support for AfghanistanThis has led to a further deterioration of the situation in AfghanistanThe struggle between the various political forces intensified, and civil wars continued. At the same time, drug smuggling and terrorism are also becoming increasingly rampant, posing a serious threat to the security and stability of Afghanistan and the region.
Speaking of this, we can know from the above analysis that the outbreak of the war in Afghanistan has its own factors, and it is also caused by the competition of external forces, and in addition to the above reasons, there is actually one of the most direct reasons, which is related to an organization, and it is also an armed organization supported by the United States during the Cold WarTaliban organization
The Taliban is an extremist Islamist group, which began its rise in southern Afghanistan in 1994 and expanded rapidly over the next few years. The organization implemented strict Sharia law, restricting the rights of women and minorities, and givingMany international terrorist organizations provide asylum, such as al-Qaeda。Therefore, the threat of the Taliban regime to international anti-terrorist forces is also one of the reasons for the war in Afghanistan. On September 11, 2001, Al-Qaida launched a terrorist attack on the United States homeland, which shocked the worldThe "911" incident, resulting in the death of more than 3,000 people. The United States believes that the Taliban was behind the attack and urgently needs to overthrow it and eliminate this international terrorist organization once and for all.
Against this backdrop, the United States has decided to re-engage in Afghanistan. In 2001, the United StatesUnder the pretext of fighting terrorism, the war in Afghanistan was launched.
So, was the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan solely to fight terrorism? I'm afraid it's not that simpleThe United States and the military have repeatedly stated that they hope to achieve US interests and hegemonic ambitions by controlling Afghanistan's resources and geopolitical position. And the final result is also obvious: the US military action has not brought peace and stability to Afghanistan, but has exacerbated the turmoil and ** in Afghanistan.
From this point of view, the outbreak of the war in Afghanistan was not caused by a certain reason, but was caused by the instability of the internal political situation and the struggle of various political forces, as well as the intervention and encouragement of external forces. These factors interacted and influenced each other, leading to the outbreak and long-term continuation of the war in Afghanistan. For the Afghan people, the war has brought them untold suffering and sacrifices, and they yearn for a peaceful, stable and prosperous life free from the nightmare of war.
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