| ID | 122392 |
| Title Proper | Afghanistan experience |
| Other Title Information | democratization by force |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | GoldStein, Cora Sol |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | On 7 October 2001, the Bush administration launched Operation Enduring
Freedom (OEF) to dislodge al Qaeda forces, neutralize the Taliban in
Afghanistan, and decapitate their respective leadership. President Bush insisted
that the United States was not at war with the Afghan people or with Islam,
and the Afghan civilian population was not identified as the enemy. Therefore,
the Pentagon attempted to minimize civilian casualties. OEF toppled the
Taliban regime, but did not eliminate the Taliban influence in Afghanistan. The
Taliban, although expelled from power, still preserved connections with the
rural Pashtun. |
| `In' analytical Note | Parameters Vol. 42, No.3; Autumn 2012: p.18-31 |
| Journal Source | Parameters Vol. 42, No.3; Autumn 2012: p.18-31 |
| Key Words | Afghanistan ; Opeation Enduring Freedom ; Al Qaeda ; Bush ; Taliban ; Islam ; Afghan Civilian Population ; Pashtun ; Democratic Reform ; NATO ; United States |