Afghanistan is a perfect example of a failed state as a result of poor governance, religious conflicts as well as scrambling for natural resources. When some people in a country are discontented with existing leadership, It can consequently lead to political conflicts, or civil wars.
Taliban have been fighting the incumbent government for over 20 years now, until when they took over government recently . Many citizens have been killed as well as properties destroyed. The economic growth was also compromised in a war torn country.
The US military have been resourceful in protecting citizens and restoring peace. Unfortunately, this never ended up successfully as US government begun withdrawing her military. This might have given the Taliban an advantage to topple the government.
Afghanistan has $1trillion of untapped natural resources; copper, iron, lithium, cobalt, rare earth minerals etc. lithium is a scarce mineral resource useful in manufacturing rechargeable batteries.
Numerous minerals is an indication that, the Afghan grounds are rich; a sign that the country can be one of the richest in the world, within a decade if tranquility was restored.
The intricate situation in Afghanistan makes it even more difficult for a peaceful evacuation of foreign citizens, and Afghans who provided support to the USA military during their work in the country.
The country is perilous hence, people are losing lives while others injured. This has implications on President Biden’s handling of the Afghanistan situation. The ratings are not encouraging at all hence, underscores the seriousness thought-out that was needed for safe evacuation, and to reduce number of casualties.