List five historical ties since 1914 between your country and the two other countries assigned for this homework.
- In 2006, the government of Pakistan signed a treaty with Taliban-controlled tribal areas in Pakistan and also withdrew troops from the area. In 2002, the government of the USA affirmed that The Taliban were under the full protection of the Geneva Conventions.
Has your country fought any significant wars, or battles, against each other, directly, indirectly, or through proxy since 1914? If so, list the ears or proxy wars these countries have fought against yours since 1914.
- The Taliban is currently fighting against the USA in the War on Terror. The Taliban also fought the USSR’s invasion of Afghanistan during the 1980s with the support of the United States. Once the Soviets withdrew and the US stopped supporting the Mujahideen, The Taliban formed. The Taliban also fight constantly with the armies of Middle Eastern countries when they are attempting to capture large and towns.
Does your country have any significant religious disagreements with the two other countries assigned that reach back through the centuries?
- The entire reason that The Taliban is constantly clashing with other countries and groups of people is that The Taliban wants to enforce an incredibly strict interpretation of Islamic law. Extremist Sunni Muslims comprise the group and have expressed that their goal is to impose their radical interpretation of Sharia and live life like people did in the time of the prophet Muhammad.
Historically has the relationship been your countries and the two other countries been amicable, hostile, or neutral.
- Historically, the Taliban has been in a constant state of conflict. When The Taliban governed Afghanistan, only Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates recognized them as the legitimate leaders of the country. After the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates both cut diplomatic ties with Afghanistan. The Taliban are currently fighting with governments of Middle Eastern countries while capturing large cities.
How do their government systems compare?
- Compared to governments of other countries, The Taliban is extremely oppressive, controlling almost every facet of life. The Taliban is also unique in that it is a complete theocracy, ruling entirely based on their interpretation of Sharia.
What major military and political treaties does your country share with the other countries since The Treaty of Versailles?
- In 2006, the government of Pakistan signed a treaty with Taliban-controlled tribal areas in Pakistan and also withdrew troops from the area. In 2002, the government of the USA affirmed that The Taliban were under the full protection of the Geneva Conventions.
Is your country currently recognized by the United Nations? If not, explain why.
- No. The Taliban currently does not control an entire country, so they can’t be recognized by the UN. The Taliban also has ties to large terrorist organizations and networks, and the UN condemns nearly everything the Taliban does.
Does your country share the same type of economic system as the two countries you are asked to compare? What is this type of economy? If they are different economies what is the difference between the two?
8. The Taliban really doesn’t have an economic system, so I can’t compare it to any other countries.
