The United States and coalition forces invaded Afghanistan in 2001 after the September 11 terror attacks. After the attacks, U.S. intelligence officials determined that the Afghani-based militant organization Al-Qaeda was responsible. In 2001 90% of Afghanistan was controlled by the Sunni Islamic military organization The Taliban. After the Taliban refused requests by U.S. President George W. Bush to dismantle Al-Qaeda the U.S. launched military operations known as Operation Enduring Freedom. As of June 27, 2019 2,419 U.S. troops have died in the conflict.
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@8Q6C4Y44yrs4Y
We should take out as many troops as possible without destabilizing the region
@3JLJ7DY4yrs4Y
Yes, but gradually and only if a peace deal is achieved between the Taliban and the Afghan Government.
@2YY67274yrs4Y
Yes, as long as it is a conditional withdrawal
@6K36GJH4yrs4Y
In theory, yes. In practicality, no.
@6HDD83R4yrs4Y
Remain in Afghanistan for as long as Afghanistan is not completely secular like neighboring Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan, and the Taliban and ISIS are still in the country
@8WRG86Q3yrs3Y
Yes, however in a much more gradual and controlled manner
@8QNN3CF4yrs4Y
No unless absolutely necessary
@IINXMP4yrs4Y
Yes, but slowly to prevent destabilization.
@767Y4794yrs4Y
Yes, but keep a small number of troops in the area.
@87V5TYY4yrs4Y
Yes, but slowly as we prepare Afghani loyalists to take over operations in the region
@87V5TYY4yrs4Y
Yes, but we should prepare the local government to fill the power vacuum in the region
@LangworthyUS9th4yrs4Y
Yes The sooner the better
@kaparker4yrs4Y
No, but leave enough to keep it in check until things become more stable
@8PH55464yrs4Y
No, but reduce the current amount
@8PHP9CT4yrs4Y
Yes, but slowly and don’t pull all out until Afghanistan is stable and there is no threat to the US
@8PQPWS74yrs4Y
yes but over a period of time
@8RTZ4PJ4yrs4Y
Only if the conflict is at a stand still.
@8SFZFZC4yrs4Y
yes, only if the terroist rates decrease or if no U.S. citizens are held captive
@8VCNMHN4yrs4Y
Yes, just not the way the Biden administration did, because that got some of our troops killed.
@8WRGD393yrs3Y
NO! Thats going to increase terrorist attacks.
@8XCJY2Y3yrs3Y
Yes, but only after all Americans and American allies are out.
@8XQ89Y53yrs3Y
US troops should have returned all the weapons to the US first, then returned home to the US
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