Alisha Arora | Niamh Strachan | 2022

The US’ Intervention in Afghanistan 2001 – 2021

Can the US’ Intervention in Afghanistan be Considered a Success?

Abstract

This paper explores the success of the US’ intervention in Afghanistan, according to the set of goals listed in official government archives from 2001-2021. This paper’s definition of ‘success’ concentrates on the durability of US achievements in the region, and on how long Afghans benefited from the US’ intervention.