Assess the extent to which the conflict resolution strategies in Afghanistan have been successful.

Authors Avatar

Assess the extent to which the conflict resolution strategies in Afghanistan have been successful.

Afghanistan War is an international conflict in Afghanistan. It is a military invasion of Afghanistan that was launched by the U.S. and the U.K. in October of 2001, largely in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks and with the intent of removing the Taliban regime from power. The conflict is still ongoing, with a possibility the NATO troops will withdraw from Afghanistan in 2014.

                As a result of the NATO invasion, the Taliban has been forced up into the Hindu Kush but are currently recovering. This means there will be more troops put into action as the Taliban is fighting back; furthermore Barak Obama plans to send an additional 30,000 troops to contribute to the war effort. It is also planned the NATO troops will leave in 2014; therefore the military action has increased in order to fight the Taliban and prevent any future resurgence. However, it has been argued ‘the withdrawal would only comfort the Taliban and even encourage them to step up violence’ and the Taliban will gain power again.

Join now!

                The NATO troops are also training the Afghan Army and Police therefore trying to ‘Afghanistize’ the country. The troops also participate in Public Patrols and where they protect the public with the help of the police force. The Police force and NATO troops have set up check points in every major city to prevent the Taliban being able to enter cites and cause disruption. However some of the police officers are easily bribed so NATO forces have to keep a look about for corruption and prevent it happening. The check points are not as efficient as members of the Taliban ...

This is a preview of the whole essay