Afghanistan as a “Rogue State” Flashcards

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In this topic, what does the term 'rogue state' mean?

A country that ignores world rules, threatens peace or supports dangerous groups, and is cut off by other countries.

Who was in control of Afghanistan when it was often called a 'rogue state' in the late 1990s?

The Taliban, an Islamic fundamentalist group, controlled most of Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001.

Why did many countries see Taliban Afghanistan as a rogue state?

Because it broke human rights, sheltered terrorist groups and refused to follow United Nations demands.

Which three countries officially recognised the Taliban government in the late 1990s?

Only Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates recognised the Taliban as Afghanistan's government.

How did Taliban rule over women and minorities support the idea that Afghanistan was a rogue state?

The Taliban barred most women from work and school and attacked and abused some minorities, breaking basic human rights.

What did the United Nations do in 1999 to try to change Taliban behaviour?

The UN placed sanctions, including banning most international flights and freezing the money of Taliban leaders and Osama bin Laden.

Why did the Taliban's refusal to hand over Osama bin Laden make Afghanistan seem more like a rogue state?

They ignored repeated UN and US demands to surrender him, so appeared to protect an accused international terrorist.

How did terrorist training camps inside Afghanistan affect its image abroad?

Many foreign fighters trained in Afghan camps, so other countries saw Afghanistan as a safe base for world terrorism.

How was the opium drugs trade under the Taliban linked to Afghanistan's rogue state status?

For much of their rule, the Taliban allowed huge opium production and taxed it, ignoring world rules on illegal drugs.

What was one effect on ordinary Afghans of their country being treated as a rogue state?

Sanctions and isolation limited trade and aid, helping to keep many Afghans poor and cut off from the outside world.

What is meant by 'international isolation' in the case of Taliban Afghanistan?

It meant Afghanistan had very few links, little foreign help and limited travel and trade with other countries.

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