The United States war in Afghanistan over the years seems to be losing momentum and focus. Generals talk of running out of targets. However, they insist that they are proceeding according to a game plan, and the major victories will eventually "materialize." There are myths being circulated such as "The US is bound to be defeated in Afghanistan." It states that the US will follow in the footsteps of Britain in the First Afghan War in 1838-1842 and the Soviet Union in 1979-1989 who suffered disastrous defeats. However, unlike the Soviets and Great Britain, the US has neither interest nor geopolitical reasons for wanting to control Afghanistan.
An issue that is discussed often is the fact that thousands of Afghans who are fleeing their homes will starve or freeze this winter and whether it is a violation of humanitarian law. The deliberate starvation of the enemy's population is prohibited as a tactic of war, as are any methods designed to cause extremely severe damage to the......

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Title: War In Afghanistan
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