Taliban and Foreign Relations: Can a peaceful agreement be met?
By Jamie Koo
Currently in Afghanistan much tension is present in the area. This is due to the presence of the Taliban and their controversial ideologies. The views of the Taliban contradict many of the values that nations such as the United States exemplifies. The United Nations also views many of the actions of the Taliban as violations on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Thus due to these tensions, much talk as arose about reaching a peaceful agreement with the two parties. I believe that a peaceful agreement can be met eventually in the long run, and this can be done through negotiations and the removal of armed forces in Afghanistan.
The United States currently has a number of troops serving in Afghanistan. Although the Obama administration announced that by the end of his term all troops will be returned back to the United States the presence and influence of the troops remain strong and vivid. Also due to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) military powers and spheres of influence by more economically developed countries (MEDCs) are prevalent. Thus it will be highly difficult for such peace negotiations to be met.
The Obama administration is in support of the current Karzai administration in Afghanistan, thus by holding reoccurring peace talks in Kabul we may be able to reach upon a solution. I see that we must bring the military presence in Afghanistan to a low number. This is because the Taliban is most active when foreign military presence in Afghanistan is at its lowest. Therefore this will give us the chance to encounter the Taliban and the United Nations to take affirmative action.
It is undeniable that negotiations will be difficult, but to save the lives of citizens and to allow the country to industrialize it is needed for us to reach peace with the Taliban. The Taliban has been a constant threat of the United States. Thus, we as a powerful force of this century must take all means to protect our world and our people.
By Jamie Koo
Currently in Afghanistan much tension is present in the area. This is due to the presence of the Taliban and their controversial ideologies. The views of the Taliban contradict many of the values that nations such as the United States exemplifies. The United Nations also views many of the actions of the Taliban as violations on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Thus due to these tensions, much talk as arose about reaching a peaceful agreement with the two parties. I believe that a peaceful agreement can be met eventually in the long run, and this can be done through negotiations and the removal of armed forces in Afghanistan.
The United States currently has a number of troops serving in Afghanistan. Although the Obama administration announced that by the end of his term all troops will be returned back to the United States the presence and influence of the troops remain strong and vivid. Also due to the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) military powers and spheres of influence by more economically developed countries (MEDCs) are prevalent. Thus it will be highly difficult for such peace negotiations to be met.
The Obama administration is in support of the current Karzai administration in Afghanistan, thus by holding reoccurring peace talks in Kabul we may be able to reach upon a solution. I see that we must bring the military presence in Afghanistan to a low number. This is because the Taliban is most active when foreign military presence in Afghanistan is at its lowest. Therefore this will give us the chance to encounter the Taliban and the United Nations to take affirmative action.
It is undeniable that negotiations will be difficult, but to save the lives of citizens and to allow the country to industrialize it is needed for us to reach peace with the Taliban. The Taliban has been a constant threat of the United States. Thus, we as a powerful force of this century must take all means to protect our world and our people.