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Which country is called graveyard of empires?

Which country is called graveyard of empires?

Afghanistan
The “Great Game” has been played for centuries in Afghanistan, known as the “graveyard of empires.” Because of its geo-strategic location, foreign governments have long used the people of Afghanistan as tools for their own interests.

Who owns Afghanistan oil?

Unocal Corporation

Afghanistan Oil Pipeline
Location
Owner Unocal Corporation
Technical information
Length 1,000 mi (1,600 km)

Should the United States withdraw its troops from South Korea?

U.S. troops make all the difference in the Korean peninsula. In a piece for the National Interest, Doug Bandow has argued that the United States should withdraw its troops from South Korea in order to save American lives and resources from being wasted on foreign soil as well as create incentives for Pyongyang to give up its nuclear weapons.

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What does the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan mean for Pakistan?

At a minimum, the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan will liberate the United States from dependence on ground and air lines of control to Afghanistan through Pakistan. This dependence has been holding other elements of U.S. Pakistan policy hostage, including concerns about tactical nuclear weapons, civil-military relations, and democracy.

Was Biden’s decision to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan a wise strategic choice?

Any errors and opinions are not those of the Department of Defense and are attributable solely to the authors. The Biden administration’s decision to withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan by September 11, 2021 is a wise strategic choice that took significant political courage.

What will happen to Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover?

At best, the existing civil war, killing tens of thousands of Afghans annually, will eventually ease. But the Taliban is heading to power and the new political dispensation will mean a significant weakening of political and human rights, civil liberties, and pluralistic processes.