The Afghanistan problem: What policy should be needed?

The Afghanistan problem: What policy should be needed?


Now-a-days the issue which is turned into world politics is Afghanistan problem. After the events of September 9/11 2001, US and allied forces’ intervention in Afghanistan was welcomed by the Afghans. Because that was the time political situation was totally devastated in Afghanistan. Afghans people expected that this intervention may bring political stability as well as peace and happiness of their lives, but the hopes and wishes soon shattered when the Afghans found themselves again in a state of war.
Here we see the failure of international community as well as Afghan government.
Day by day the situation is much more complex. It must not be continued because every day, besides foreigners, many Afghan men, women and children have lost their lives, despite the presence of hundreds and thousands of foreign troops in Afghanistan which is violated the international norms, rules and regulations.
It is high time to take necessary steps which should be followed ,US and allied forces under, the mandate of UN, should organize an international conference in which the regional powers and neighbors of Afghanistan be given a part to play. The aims and objectives of the conference should be based on the strategy regarding how to cope with the present situation when some NATO members have given a signal to withdraw from Afghanistan. The talk should be based on exit strategy with emphasis on a time frame for the withdrawal of NATO forces. Moreover, empowerment of Afghan government and forces is given a special consideration.
The time frame for withdrawal of foreign troops should not be more than three to four years. During the process of withdrawal, if Afghan army and police are not well prepared to take their responsibilities Afghan army and police should be organized and trained by a friendly state acceptable to all Afghans. In this sector, Bangladesh can send troops to train them.
In this conference, international community and neighboring countries should also guarantee that they will not intervene internal matter of Afghanistan.
With the help of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, Afghan government should be encouraged to start negotiation with all opposition forces.

Afghan society is distinctly divided between the poor and the rich: the rich are getting richer and poor are getting poorer day by day. The rich people constitute the ruling class while poor people are the most affected one. Middle class doesn’t exist. Afghanistan is in need of a middle class which may prove to be a much needed balancer in the society. Afghan refugees living abroad especially in Pakistan and Iran have the potential to become a strong middle class. These refugees are well educated and economically they are sound too. Thus, their skill and education can be utilized to bring positive changes in Afghanistan.
The power should be transferred in a transparent democratic manner so that people could have a chance to choose their representatives without fears of warlords and government interference.
Above steps have to be taken immediately, otherwise we may see the different picture in international politics .It should be keep in mind that history shown us suppression and oppression is not lasting forever.
Md Ariful Islam Rony
3th year,7th semester
Department of International relations
University of Dhaka (arifulislam@gmail.com)
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