President Biden reaffirmed his decision to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan, stating that occupying the country is not the only way to control ISIS (Daesh).
Biden made these remarks during a joint press conference with Kenyan President William Ruto.
Kabul 24: The US president acknowledged Afghanistan’s history as the “graveyard of Empires,” suggesting the unlikelihood of any power uniting the country.
He emphasized that there are alternative methods to control the terrorist group ISIS beyond a military occupation of Afghanistan.
Biden’s Rationale for Withdrawal
In response to a reporter’s question about the US commitment to foreign wars, such as in Haiti, while withdrawing from Afghanistan, Biden provided a clear explanation.
He stated that the likelihood of anyone successfully uniting Afghanistan is “highly, highly, highly unlikely,” given the country’s complex history.
The president argued that there are “ways to control ISIS other than occupying Afghanistan,” suggesting the US has alternative strategies to address the terrorist threat.
Afghanistan’s Challenges
Biden acknowledged the difficulties of maintaining a long-term presence in Afghanistan, referring to the country as the “graveyard of Empires.”
This historical perspective underscores the complex and challenging nature of the Afghan conflict, which has defeated numerous foreign powers over the centuries.
Islamic Emirate’s Claims
The Islamic Emirate, the current governing authority in Afghanistan, has maintained that it has successfully suppressed the presence of ISIS within the country.
This claim suggests that the Islamic Emirate believes it has the capability to control the terrorist threat without the need for a foreign military occupation.
Overall, President Biden’s remarks highlight his conviction in the decision to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan, while also suggesting that alternative approaches to counterterrorism can be effective in the region.
