Which is a HUGE reason we need more women in government. Women are universally more concerned about taking care of people. Men are more concerned about victory, whether in governments or corporations.

No outside force or influence has yet learned how to help Afghanistan. But "help" in whatever form must be a 50- to 100-year endeavor. The primary step will be infusing education, although with the Taliban in command, that is / will be difficult. A second step is to use their needs & wants to open up more and more international intercourse.

@mischl Thanx. In one way, America in 1787 was like Afghanistan is now, only the children of wealthy families went to school.

To see a difference, Google the text of the Afghan constitution. Its preamble opens with:

“In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful
Praise be to Allah, the Cherisher and Sustainer of Worlds; and Praise and Peace be upon Mohammad, His Last Messenger and his disciples and followers
We the people of Afghanistan:
Believing firmly in Almighty God, relying on His divine will and adhering to the Holy religion of Islam; ....”

@yvilletom And THAT is exactly the kind of place I never want to be. No thank you.