Humanitarian Catastrophe in Afghanistan: A Crisis by Choice
Humanitarian Catastrophe in Afghanistan: A Crisis by Choice

Author(s): Patryk Kugiel
Subject(s): Politics, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: Afghanistan; humanitarian catastrophe; crisis; Talibans;
Summary/Abstract: One of the world’s most serious humanitarian crises is taking place in Afghanistan and it is largely the result of flawed assumptions of Western policy following the Taliban’s seizure of power. The West’s suspension of development aid has led to the collapse of the economy and to hunger for millions of Afghans. Instead of forcing the Taliban to respect human rights, the actions will have the opposite effect - a humanitarian catastrophe, mass migration, and a failed state. The European Union may soon face these effects directly, so it should take steps to resume development cooperation and avert the worst-case scenario.

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