Resurgence of the Taliban

Chris Capocci

Background InformationSoviet Invasion in 1979Taliban takes over in 1996

Social CausePresident Amin’s attempted western approach, abolish the Muslim religion in Afghanistan

Social Effect Afghanistan is prominently Muslim

Political CauseDemocratic reforms enforced by president Amin

Political Effect Many countries use the Sharia as a guideline of rules and laws.

Economic CauseAfghanistan is a mass exporter of poppy plants

Economic EffectTaliban uses the plants to make drugs

Drugs are main source of income

1st SolutionKeep fighting alongside NATO

2nd SolutionSanctions enforced by the U.N. to stop resources going into Taliban territories

1st Solution PositivesMany Allies and advanced warfare

Amount of troops

1st Solution NegativesCasualty ratesReluctant to send more troops

2nd Solution PositivesStops majority of resources from

getting to the TalibanEnforced pressure

2nd Solution NegativesBad living conditionsThe people are negatively affected

Best SolutionSolution 2, sanctions enforced by the U.N.

Personal InvolvementPetition against negotiating with the Taliban.

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