Thesis: Afghanistan’s cultural history dates back over two millennia and its strategic location in the Hindu Kush mountain range aided in the connection of the Middle East and Asia. Afghanistan has seen many military conflicts through the ages, notably by Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan, Great Britain, Soviet Union, and the United States of America. This has led to an infusion of different ethnic groups, languages, and religions.
1. Geography of Afghanistan
A. Land, Location, and Climate
B. Natural Resources
2. Afghan Military History and Conflicts
A. Durrani Empire and the creation of Afghanistan
B. Western influence and the Anglo-Afghan Wars
C. Soviet Union War
D. Operation Enduring Freedom 3. Afghan Culture and Demographics
A. Ethnic Groups and Religions
B. Settlement Patterns
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Much like America, it consists of three branches, Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. In 2004, Hamid Karzai, was elected president. He served two terms as president until 2014. The current president is Ashraf Ghani winning by 56.44% of the popular electorate. Afghanistan is blatantly one of the most corrupt governments in the world. Both of the presidential elections were rife with controversy and election rigging. The country has 34 provinces or states, with each province having its own capitol and governor. Afghanistan’s economy is recovering from decades of war. Afghanistan has shown progress in the sectors of agriculture and service industries. Nevertheless, the country is still extremely poor and highly dependent on foreign aid. The population as a whole continues to suffer from shortages in housing, clean water, medical care, electricity, and jobs. A lack of infrastructure and weak governance has lead to lawlessness and increases in criminality. This leaves little hope for the future of Afghanistan and its people. In order to overcome this circumstance, Afghans must work together for peace and
1. Geography of Afghanistan
A. Land, Location, and Climate
B. Natural Resources
2. Afghan Military History and Conflicts
A. Durrani Empire and the creation of Afghanistan
B. Western influence and the Anglo-Afghan Wars
C. Soviet Union War
D. Operation Enduring Freedom 3. Afghan Culture and Demographics
A. Ethnic Groups and Religions
B. Settlement Patterns
4. …show more content…
Much like America, it consists of three branches, Executive, Legislative, and Judicial. In 2004, Hamid Karzai, was elected president. He served two terms as president until 2014. The current president is Ashraf Ghani winning by 56.44% of the popular electorate. Afghanistan is blatantly one of the most corrupt governments in the world. Both of the presidential elections were rife with controversy and election rigging. The country has 34 provinces or states, with each province having its own capitol and governor. Afghanistan’s economy is recovering from decades of war. Afghanistan has shown progress in the sectors of agriculture and service industries. Nevertheless, the country is still extremely poor and highly dependent on foreign aid. The population as a whole continues to suffer from shortages in housing, clean water, medical care, electricity, and jobs. A lack of infrastructure and weak governance has lead to lawlessness and increases in criminality. This leaves little hope for the future of Afghanistan and its people. In order to overcome this circumstance, Afghans must work together for peace and