Meathead
Diamond Member
Trust me, there are "stans" all over the fucking place there: Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.There are several "stans" from which the US could establish a base if needed as indeed it had done in the past, and with far better security conditions.Obviously, and I did mention that it's importance is only because of it's infestation of radical Islam, but it's geographical importance to the US is a bit like that of Bolivia, a country which it has much in common although on the other side of the world.Your premise is incorrect. Afghanistan can only be considered "very" critical to US interests because it has been infested by radical Islam but certainly not because of it's geography. There is precious little in the way of resources ( except heroin poppies) and it is certainly not in a strategic position for trade nor much else since the end of the Cold War. A diplomat would never say that, but anyone with a lick of common sense can figure it out.
It is important geographically to its neighbors alone, Pakistan, India, Russia and Iran.
It was unstable Afghanistan which was utilized by Pakistan as a safe haven to train Al Queda. Al Queda declared war on US and hit US targets on multiple occasions. Therefore, it is in the interest of US and other like minded countries to help Afghanistan in its nation building efforts.
Afghanistan borders with Pakistan, Iran, China and few central Asian countries. Also, India and Russia are not too far from Afghanistan. This makes it an ideal location for a military base because US has tensions with Iran, China and Russia that can spiral into a war.
Afghanistan is not geographically very strategic to the US, which is why it was abandoned after the Cold War.
You do not even have a faint clue on the ground realities of the region. Pakistan no longer is considered a reliable ally by the US. This leaves Afghanistan as a only real choice for a base if shooting starts.
Don't presume to lecture me on something I am obviously more familiar with than you.
I will yield to you on rape seeing that you're from India. Agreed?
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