Why the USA Failed in Afghanistan.

How it’s start?
The US intervention in Afghanistan, dating back to 2001 following the infamous attacks of the 9/11, can be loosely termed as an all-out failure. America experienced nearly two decades of deploying troops, financial investment, and executive attempts to pound a stable government without accomplishing their mission. This article explores the causes that led the endeavor to be a failure.

Unachievable Goals and Mission Creep
One part of the reason for failure in Afghanistan is that the objectives pursued by the United States were impossible. The mission was to decapitate al-Qaeda and remove the Taliban from power initially. After a few months, the mission became a broader endeavor at nation-building, democratization, and establishing a stable Afghan government. This creep of mission made it impossible to achieve clear, attainable objectives toward the protracted conflict.

Issues of Corruption and Governance
Corruption in the Afghan government and security forces has gravely undermined U.S. efforts. With the Afghan government, despite vast financial aid and training that has destroyed public trust and rendered governance ineffective, the war has suffered severe problems of corruption. The inability to create an accountable and transparent government has worsened the U.S. failure.
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