U.S. military involvement in Afghanistan
The U.S. military should stay in Afghanistan because it helps the citizens in Afghanistan. For example, the U.S. Army medics can provide professional aid to Afghanistan children without the money to get aid from the government. Since there is very little urban/ suburban areas in Afghanistan a military medic can help the children who are in need of aid and there can bring them to a place for them too get help. This quote shows how the occupation of the U.S. military in Afghanistan has caused a help too many of the civilians that live in the small villages there. Without the U.S. military not being in Afghanistan many of children and elderly people can die from being exposed to disease and injuries from
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military should have it military in Afghanistan because helps the Afghanistan government. For example, “In its place, there is a broad recognition in the Pentagon that building an effective Afghan army and police force will take a generation's commitment, including billions of dollars a year in outside funding and constant support from thousands of foreign advisers on the ground.”With the help of the U.S. the Afghan army can build a strong army and police force so that they can fend off terrorist by themselves and without the aid of U.S. This quote shows that with the aid of the U.S. military in Afghanistan they can help the government in Afghanistan to create a police/army to fight off terrorist. Furthermore, this is important too my essay because once the Afghanistan government has a army and police force strong enough to fend off terrorist. The U.S. military can leave and Afghanistan, and the Afghanistan government can help their own citizens without the help of other nations. “In November, the U.S. military sent a company of elite U.S. Rangers to southeastern Afghanistan to help Afghan counter terrorism forces destroy an al-Qaeda training camp in a "fierce fight" that lasted for several days.”With the help of the U.S. Rangers which is an elite fighting force, and the Afghan army they were able to stop and destroy an al-Qaeda training camp. This quote shows that with the help of the U.S. military and special forces combined with the Afghanistan …show more content…
military should keeps its forces involved with Afghanistan for many reasons.With the aid of the U.S. military medics can provide professional help too men women and children and the military can provide shelter, food, and water.
With the help of the U.S. military training Afghanistan military forces they can be a major threat to terrorism and the U.S. can help train Afghan troops so that they can protect the country without the aid of any one else. The main reason the U.S. military should be involved with Afghanistan is that we can stop or disrupt terrorism from happening so many times. The U.S. can end this threat and silence the threat of terrorism to the world but we have to start in the countries that they are most from like Afghanistan and others. Even though the military might have too bad things they are still dominating the bad with the good. Like even though the women gate was crushed she didn't want intruders to enter the house when her husband wasn't home but yet she had a gun now that seems pretty suspicious.
This is relevant today because the wasq on terrorism is still active and terrorist attacks are becoming more often.In conclusion, the U.S. military should keep its forces occupied in Afghanistan so that we can help their citizans and their government also, so that we can defeat
The war in Afghanistan sparked numerous operations conducted by the U.S. military and its coalition forces. One of the most influential operation until today was Operation Anaconda. Fought in the Shahi-Kot Valley during early march 2002, it was the largest American battle since the Gulf War, and their first high altitude battle ever encounter. The goal of the Operation Anaconda was to eradicate the remaining Taliban and al Qaeda foothold within the eastern region of Afghanistan. Although, originally intended to last three days, Operation Anaconda lasted seventeen days instead, with seven days of intense battle. The U.S. operation Commander, Major General Franklin Hagenbeck, schemed the “hammer and anvil” plan in order to achieve his objective. However, this plan
“Over the past century, Canadian attitudes towards the use of force and the exercise of military power in support of national aims have fundamentally shifted”. This is a quote written by Major Todd Strickland in his article, titled, “From the Boers to the Taliban: How Canadians Attitudes towards War Have Changed”. This article reviews Canada’s history within the wars and also Canadian’s thoughts on war. The Afghan war began in 2001 and is still ongoing today. The war began due to the terrorist attacks that took place in the United States on September 11th, 2001, also known as 9/11. The purpose of this war was to invade Afghanistan and to disassemble an organization, known as the al-Qaeda terrorist organization. Another objective was to dismantle the Taliban government. The Taliban government was simply to blame for the deaths of so many Americans on 9/11. The leader, brains and financial support behind this organization was one by the name of Osama bin Laden. Because his country did not surrender him, the United States made the decision to declare war on Afghanistan and fight for those who lost their lives in 9/11. Canada became involved in the Afghan War very quickly after the attacks of 9/11. Because the Afghanistan war is a war that is constantly covered by the media, it makes the information overwhelming. To narrow the topic down, this paper will focus mainly on the Canadian’s involvement in the Afghanistan war. Violent political wars have been reoccurring for as long as anyone can remember, and the intensity of this violence continues to rise. The magnitude of political violence involved, the main interpretations on the causes of political violence, and the prospects for conflict resolution are all topics that will be covered...
On December 24th 1979, the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan. On that day began a war which wreaked incredible havoc and destruction on Afghanistan for 10 long years. The Soviets stormed in with thousands of troops at the request of the troubled Afghan Communist regime. The Russians believed this be a neat surgical military operation. They were wrong.(Boggs) The only resistance to the Soviet invasion were men known as the "mujahideen" known to many as freedom fighters. They are multinational; some even from America, doing everything in their power to repeal the Soviet horde. The Soviet invasion frightened neighboring countries such as Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, so they unofficially allied with the United States. The U.S. provided the weaponry, training, etc., Saudi Arabia recruited the fighters (mujahideen) which were sometimes based in Pakistan. They all agreed on the need for armed resistance against the Soviets. The U.S. decided to tap the religious vein of the rebels, creating a zealous religiously driven guerrilla organization; well armed and trained by CIA officers with the goal of returning Afghanistan to Islamic purity.
...”. He further claims that bin Laden’s death was a great achievement and “we’ve disrupted terrorists’ attacks and strengthened our homeland”, but “his death is not the end of our effort”. In order to justify the need for military troops to remain in Afghanistan, he stated that “we must remain vigilant at home and abroad”.
In conclusion, it's my personal opinion that history has shown that military force is justified when promoting the welfare of others. The Revolutionary War allowed the American Colonies to regain their rights and liberties. World War 2 allowed the Allies to eradicate the despicable Axis Powers and put an end to their cruelty towards others. And the war on terrorism has provided Civilians across the globe a greater sense of security. As they say " War doesn't come without great sacrifices. "
I agree with the scholar’s theories because it is based on the fact that certain wars do not bring freedom and liberty for the humanity. A good example is the war in Vietnam. The domino theory of Eisenhower messed up a nation. Wrong Analogy created a huge problem for the United States. The US could not get out of the zone because if they did, the whole world would see the failure. The US would look beneath Russia. The war in Afghanistan was a mistake because of several reasons: 1) it is true that the September 11 attack occurred from Afghanistan, but no clear evidence show that Osama has been part the one behind it. The Taliban argued the same thing. They said that if the US can prove it was Osama behind the September 11 attack, they would turn him over. The United States wanted Osama before 9/11, so why Afghanistan, a country that was already in war with Great Britain and Russia for several Decades, should be the target? 2) George Bush did not consider the ethical and moral aspect of his decision. He put the nation into more debt and took people’s lives. Was it worth increasing taxation to increase the number of deaths of civilians and soldiers; because that was the outcome of his decision? The Taliban wanted to hand over Osama to them but the United States did not cooperate with them. The United States violated the United Nations Security Council Charter and on top of that, ruined millions of lives of combatant and civilians. In order to be better than Russia in terms of power, wealth, and strength, the US created a tension between Russia and United States for Afghanistan. At first, the Afghans had to fight one nation. Now, they have to choose to side one of them- either Russia to follow communism, or United States to follow lib...
...he Taliban would cease its violence ways if American military operations ceased since they operate under the belief that what they are doing is morally right. In this case, the threat of physical harm is the only motivation strong enough to get these individuals to lay down their arms.
Afghanistan, home to a population of roughly 30 million, has undergone some very harsh conditions. In a place that has witnessed horrific incidents due to Taliban invasions, constant warfare, and violence, Afghanistan may seem hopeless. People, particularly women and children, have been deprived of an education, and basic rights. As a result, there was a great plunge in the economy. Now, Afghanistan continues to struggle with the ruins of its land. Countries have teamed together and started to deliver aid in hopes to restore Afghanistan. The U.S. alone has sent over an estimated $100 billion in aid since 2002 (Seigel 1). However the essential question is: Is it worth it? Is it worth sending billions of dollars to a government that does not know how one-third of humanitarian aid has been spent since 2001 (Waldman 5)? Is it worth sending money when it has been confirmed that $1 billion of the $8 billion donated in the past year has been lost to corruption (Labelle 1)? Because of corruption, the United States should lower the amount of aid donated to Afghanistan and prevent waste and abuse. However, there is a possible downside to lowering aid distribution. On the contrary, if the U.S. reduces aid drastically decreases, Afghanistan may become dependent on the Taliban once again. Initially, the Taliban rose to power because they used the vulnerability of Afghanistan to their advantage after Afghanistan was invaded by the Soviet Union. Afghanistan could go through a relapse and another Taliban Era if aid is no longer given. If the Taliban take control of Afghanistan again, which is very likely since the government already has Taliban officials, Afghanistan will suffer greatly and surrounding ...
The U.S. military is a strong force and body that protects and serves the American people. Many people support the military and some even disagree with it. What people forget is that without a military the U.S. would be totally over run by foreign countries claiming ground. The military also helps with the nation’s economy boosting the balance of money in the works. Families have trouble with members who serve since there is always chance that they never return but it is because of their service that we are still a free country. Even though the military causes pain to families when a loved one is lost, the U.S. needs a military because with a military the economy increases and that without a military we would be invaded by a dictator or foreign
When the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan on December 1979, the goal was to help Afghan communist forces set up a communist government. The Soviet Union felt Afghanistan had key resources and a foothold in the Middle East to spread communist ideas. The result would be a war that the Soviet Union wishes it never got involved in and likened to their “Vietnam War”, meaning winning a number of battles but not the war like what happened to the U.S. in Vietnam. The background of the war, outcome of the war, and impact on the United States are key to understanding the Soviet-Afghan War.
United States starts fighting terrorism in Afghanistan by overthrowing Taliban (Terrorist Organization). Tried to support Pakistan and Afghanistan people by bringing their Force into their countries to end war. When Osama Bin Laden was killed, it was a big victory for the US to change everything and not weaken Al Qaeda. Al Qaeda has a mission to overthrow all American troops from the land of Muslim countries. Here I recommend the United States to leave Muslim countries in their own way and do not intervene in their foreign policies and other internal decisions, if they really want to end up in a war on terror.
Along with the financial costs, there is human cost with the loss of life of civilians, Canadian soldiers. The invasion of Afghanistan is only a short term solution to a bigger problem. When Canada and other nations leave the country, the Taliban and the warlord tribes will continue to insight fear on the Afghan citizens (Endersby, 2011). Conclusion Canada’s involvement has brought about a continuous debate on whether or not they should be in Afghanistan fighting a war that is half a world away. The events of September 11, 2001 in the United States reinforced the need to fight terrorism on a global scale.
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Afghanistan is like a time capsule. Many people farm for subsistence, and few are able to read or write. Afghans have been compared to Spartans in that they are a martial people who have been at war for thousands of years. The rough terrain in which they live lends itself to long periods of resistance. Time and time again they have been able to push away would be conquerors. The current war in Afghanistan stands in contrast to previous wars because its purpose is not one of conquest for land or for the exploitation of resources. The purpose of the current war in Afghanistan is to win over the Afghan people and to help them grow ideologically to assimilate into an ever more technologically advanced global environment.
In conclusion, it is imperative that the United States continue its fight against terrorism.