Why do countries want to invade Afghanistan?

The primary aim of the US invasion was to hunt down Osama bin Laden and punish the Taliban for providing safe haven to al-Qaida leaders. It took little effort on part of the US to dismantle the Taliban regime.

Who successfully conquered Afghanistan?

By 330 BC. Alexander the Great conquered Persia and Afghanistan. After centuries of invasions the nation finally began to take shape during the 18th century under the leadership of Ahmad Shah Durrani.

What was the result of the Soviet Union invading Afghanistan?

The long-term impact of the invasion and subsequent war was profound. First, the Soviets never recovered from the public relations and financial losses, which significantly contributed to the fall of the Soviet empire in 1991. Secondly, the war created a breeding ground for terrorism and the rise of Osama bin Laden.

Is Afghanistan really impossible to conquer?

It is no surprise that during its 20-year project in Afghanistan, the United States and its allies built two of the world biggest airbases at Bagram and Kandahar. Incidentally, Afghanistan is not “impossible to conquer” as is often claimed. It has been conquered many times by people who stayed and settled there.

How did the Soviet-Afghan war impact the Soviet Union?

The war impacted Soviet politics in four reinforcing ways: (1) Perception effects: it changed the perceptions of leaders about the efficacy of using the military to hold the empire together and to intervene in foreign countries; (2) Military effects: it discredited the Red Army, created cleavage between the party and …

What will Iran do to help the Hazaras in Afghanistan?

The situation in Afghanistan will demand a high level of attention from Iran, according to Eurasia Group. “Iran’s aim will be to stem the flood of refugees and drugs and prevent harm to the Hazaras in Afghanistan,” the analysts said. The Hazaras, who are mostly Shiite Muslims, are the third-largest ethnic group in mostly Sunni Afghanistan.

Why is it difficult to develop Iran?

Iran has a huge population mostly located in rugged mountains. Mountainous regions are rarely prosperous. The cost of transportation makes the development of industry difficult. Sparsely populated mountain regions are generally poor. Heavily populated mountain regions, when they exist, are much poorer.

What is Iran’s geopolitical imperative?

Geopolitical Imperatives For most countries, the first geographical imperative is to maintain internal cohesion. For Iran, it is to maintain secure borders, then secure the country internally.

Why are neighboring countries worrying about Afghanistan?

Political risk consultancy Eurasia Group said in a note last week that neighboring countries are worried about political instability, likely refugee inflows and the prospect of Afghanistan again becoming a haven for terrorist activities.