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Withdrawing US

Forces from
Afghanistan:
Stress
By Brela Flemming
Background
● Stress
○ Distress

● Stressor
○ Hindrance stressor

● Strain
○ Physiological
○ Psychological
Overview of U.S. Afghan War
● 2001-2008: Start of War
○ 9/11 and the Taliban

● 2002-2008: War ensues


● 2009-2014: Afghan government restructuring
● 2015-2018 : Stalemate war
● 2019-2020: Negotiations of peace
● 2021: End of War
Decision to Withdraw
Strain
Government/politicians: 2020 Taliban overtook Afghan government
Doha agreement with little resistance.

Military/Afghan Citizens:
Afghanistan remains unstable and economic
Stressors Results of poor planning loss.

US Citizens: American Reduction in Biden Administration poll


sentiment ratings.
The
Fallout
The Fallout: Afghan Citizens
01 Overwhelmed refugee programs
02 Struggles with cultural assimilation for refugees
● Increased crime rate
○ Issues with governmental assistance.
● Language barrier

03 Continued Taliban Presence.


● Use of of less lethal force
The Fallout: US Citizens/Government/Military
01 Lack of trust in Government

02 Loss of military equipment/money


● Black market

03 Security of the American People


● Large Cities/Terrorism
● Allies stuck in Afghan

04 Anti Muslim sentiment

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