One goal of the U.S. involvement in the war in Afghanistan was to eliminate terrorist groups like Al-Qaeda and the Taliban, who were responsible for the 9/11 attacks. However, the challenge of navigating the complex political landscape and tribal rivalries in Afghanistan made it difficult to achieve long-term stability and security in the region.
In Iraq, a goal of the U.S. involvement was to remove Saddam Hussein from power and establish a democratic government. One challenge was the presence of various sectarian groups and insurgent forces that created ongoing instability and violence, making it difficult to establish a functional government and maintain peace in the country.
In 3-5 sentences, evaluate the goals and challenges of U.S. involvement in wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Choose one goal and challenge of each war.
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