Essay On Counterterrorism And Counterinsurgency

Introduction The war against terrorism in the United States has transformed to become a major battle in Afghanistan and other members of the ISIS community. Islamic extremism is rampant in those countries, and most individuals air their grievances by launching terrorist attacks on the United States. The battle which has persisted for over a decade now has faced a series of challenges, and it is important to measure the progress made by the United States in its counterterrorism and counterinsurgency measures, with a particular focus on Afghanistan. The counterterrorism and the counterinsurgency efforts in Afghanistan have transformed into a major campaign which includes the heavy presence of military forces in the country. The situation in Afghanistan is similar to the one of Libya. If the outcomes of the civil war are the same, the war will end in absolute control, and it is most unlikely that the country will enjoy a state of civil rest.
Hypothesis
The policies of the United States of America on counterterrorism and counterinsurgency are effective because they have contributed to the reduction of international terrorism to a larger extent through pre-empting, and deterring terrorist acts.
Variables
There are several variables which will be used in this research to determine the effectiveness of counterterrorism and counterinsurgency strategies in Afghanistan. The variables include the number of terrorists present in …show more content…
There are certain factors which act against the counterterrorism and counterinsurgency intervention in Afghanistan. For a long time, Afghanistan received authority from traditional and informal tribal structures (D 'Anieri, 2012). Another factor is that drug trade and corruption has reduced the trust of the civilians in the local government. The grievances by these civilians have made them susceptible to the terrorist groups making it easier to recruit