Why is the U.S. doomed to failure in Afghanistan war-IV

Source:CCTV.com 04-01-22 09:36 Updated BJT
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"The U.S. has only enjoyed 16 years of peace in its 242-year history, making the country the most warlike nation in the history of the world. This is because of America's tendency to force other nations to adopt our American principles."

—Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter in a 2019 telephone conversation with then President Donald Trump

Episode IV: How should the international community help rebuild Afghanistan?

Afghan passengers sit as they wait to leave the Kabul airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, August 16, 2021.

Afghan passengers sit as they wait to leave the Kabul airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, August 16, 2021.

"Helping Afghanistan with economic development, respecting its culture, civilization and conventions should be the fundamental principles for international community when joining to rebuild the country."

—Wei Nanzhi, associate professor from Chinese Academy of Social Sciences

For the time being, what challenges are the Taliban interim government facing? Given Afghanistan's history of frequent external interventions and complex political and religious backgrounds, how should the international community help rebuild Afghanistan? Wei Nanzhi comments:

The Taliban interim government faces multiple challenges in rebuilding the country, among which how to reunite the loose, separated country is the most difficult task. The country had a glorious civilization, but it failed to achieve independence due to constant disturbances from the outside over the past thousands of years. Strictly speaking, it is not a "modern country" as its society is governed by scattered and autonomous tribes. These tribes vary greatly in culture, religion, and supporting external force. Some may be related to the Soviet Union, and some paired with the U.S. Such historical entanglements can't be eliminated easily. 

Therefore, the Taliban interim government should firstly seek common ground for political groups and tribes who have differences, build a broad and inclusive political structure, pursue moderate and prudent domestic policies and safeguard the public  security to win people's support.and offer a sense of security to win people's support. "Unity" is the foundation for the Afghans to rebuild their country, and also the most challenging task. There's no precedence of building a modern country on such a diverse land that is mostly based on tribal politics.

However, it is glad to see that the Taliban is trying to make changes. For instance, they are reconsidering to respect the interests and basic rights of women and children to show equality and respect. It has managed to balance the impacts from external forces as well. Given such a complex background, helping Afghanistan with economic development, respecting its culture, civilization and conventions should be the fundamental principles for international community when joining to rebuild the country.

The international community should join hands to create a favorable external environment and provide concrete support for the peaceful reconstruction of Afghanistan and addressing the issue at its roots. 

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Editor: zhangrui
04-01-22 09:36 BJT
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