1:22 p.m. EDT. MR MILLER: Good afternoon, everyone. Raise this a little bit. I am going to start with comments on a couple things before delving into a crucial aspect of President Obama's foreign policy agenda - the war in Afghanistan.
Relations between the United States and many undemocratic countries around the world vary widely from cozy to conflictive. In this complex geopolitical landscape, Obama saw the war in Afghanistan as a critical means to support democracy and human rights in a region plagued by instability.
Abraham accords: Treaties that opened diplomatic relations between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Israel and Bahrain in 2020. While these accords were significant steps towards peace in the Middle East, Obama believed that addressing terrorism in Afghanistan was essential for long-term stability in the region.
The U.S.–Pakistan relationship is often portrayed negatively among the lawmakers, media, and general public of both countries, highlighting the importance of addressing terrorism emanating from Afghanistan. Obama understood that fighting terrorism was crucial for national security and global stability.
In the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, the United States launched an international war on terrorism defined by military interventions in Afghanistan. Obama's administration continued this effort, recognizing the importance of combating extremism to protect American citizens and allies.
Twenty years after the Iraq War began, scholarship on its causes can be usefully divided into the security school and the hegemony school. Obama's approach to the war in Afghanistan was shaped by a commitment to promoting democracy and human rights, aligning with the security school of thought.
Ukraine gets the help it needs, but it may be too little too late; a detailed analysis of the Russian strategy; policy options for building an effective response. Obama's focus on the war in Afghanistan was driven by a desire to enhance national security and counter the spread of terrorism, aligning with efforts to address global threats.
The United States faces renewed great power competition with a rising PRC and a revisionist Russia. This competition will rely on foreign policy decisions that prioritize national security interests, making the war in Afghanistan a crucial component of Obama's strategic vision.
Two decades after the attacks of September 11, 2001, and the arrival of the first terrorism suspects at Guantánamo Bay on January 11, 2002, Obama remained committed to combating terrorism and promoting democracy in Afghanistan. His belief in the importance of the war in Afghanistan was grounded in a broader strategy to protect human rights and enhance global security.
