United States ↔ Afghanistan

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The United States and Afghanistan are linked through the United States' historical military interventions and regime change efforts in the region [1], the strategic consequences of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan [2], and their shared history of diplomatic cooperation regarding the post-Taliban government [3].

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Policy Steps to Prevent a Nuclear Iran | The Washington Institute washingtoninstitute.org Michael Singh · The Washington Institute 2 facts

claimThe United States' historical track record of imposing regime change in countries such as Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya is not considered encouraging.

claimIt is unclear if U.S. and Israeli policymakers know how to effectuate regime change in Iran without resorting to an Iraq- or Afghanistan-style military occupation, an option that few in the United States are prepared to contemplate.

Europe's Strategic Shift: Navigating a New Geopolitical Era kashmirtimes.com Kashmir Times 1 fact

claimThe chaotic withdrawal of United States forces from Afghanistan increased European doubts regarding the strategic judgment and commitment of the United States.

Five fundamental questions for US foreign policy as the Iran war ... mei.edu Middle East Institute 1 fact

perspectiveThe author warns that Operation Epic Fury risks repeating the same strategic mistakes the United States made in Iraq and Afghanistan by lacking a clear, realistic political end state for Iran.

An Integrated U.S. Strategy to Address Iran's Nuclear and Regional ... carnegieendowment.org William J. Burns, Michèle Flournoy · Carnegie Endowment for International Peace 1 fact

claimThe United States and Iran have a history of working together to bring the post-Taliban government to power in Afghanistan and share an interest in stopping the opium trade and stabilizing the country.