| ID | 183784 |
| Title Proper | Protecting US Interests in Afghanistan |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Miller, Laurel |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | It is unrealistic to expect the Taliban regime to provide Afghanistan with a representative government that respects human rights in line with American preferences, or to constitute a strong security partner for the United States. But Washington still has choices about the relationship it can have with Kabul. The US government should move beyond its post-withdrawal hybrid policy of isolation and limited engagement – essentially, no relationship beyond occasional ad hoc problem-solving – to one that is better able to protect US interests in the region. These include preventing Afghanistan from becoming a base for transnational terrorist groups, securing the departure of Afghans at risk due to their association with the US occupation, and tamping down anti-Western sentiment. A bilateral relationship that establishes routine US diplomatic engagement, a development-assistance programme and tailored sanctions is required. |
| `In' analytical Note | Survival : the IISS Quarterly Vol. 64, No.2; Apr-May 2022: p. 25-34 |
| Journal Source | Survival : the IISS Quarterly Vol: 64 No 2 |
| Key Words | United States ; Taliban ; Afghanistan ; Counter-Terrorism ; Al-Qaeda ; Engagement ; Foreign Assistance ; Isolation |