The impending withdrawal of American and NATO troops from the country, raises the question of what will the impact be on Afghanistan and Afghans? It will be felt very deeply by everyone from humanitarian aspects, as far I see the three effects are most threatening and alarming for Afghanistan: a reduction in aid; devalue political and diplomatic interest and the increase of indirect involvement of other countries like the proxy war in Afghanistan. America holds power and also has assets that strengthen its impact. Afghanistan’s ground power is a combo of money and troops. For a number of years, the US has spent approximately $144 billion in Afghanistan on “relief and rebuilding,” the overwhelming of which has gone toward infrastructure, the development of new security institutions, and the support of Afghan forces. Aside from this, America has spent more than $35 billion on state funding. Loss of aid will be painful and tragic for the Afghan government. Afghan institutions remain heavily dependent on external aid. This will not change even if the Taliban take over or become part of the future government of Afghanistan. It is not shocking that Afghans are fearful that the military drawdown would mean a reduction … Continue reading Impacts and After Effects of Withdrawal of US Troops from Afghanistan