Afghanistan Campaign

The Afghanistan Campaign refers to the U.S.-led military effort that began in 2001 to dismantle terrorist groups like al-Qaeda and remove the Taliban from power, following the September 11 attacks. The mission included military operations, nation-building, and attempts to stabilize the country. Over nearly two decades, it involved fighting insurgencies, training Afghan forces, and providing humanitarian aid. The campaign officially ended in 2021 with the withdrawal of U.S. troops, leading to the Taliban's return to power. It was a complex, long-term effort aimed at preventing Afghanistan from being used as a base for global terrorism.