Discussion Post: Political Science
Civil wars and terrorism often have international aspects. Afghanistan has had continuous fighting since at least 1979, and it has experienced interventions by two superpowers, the Soviet Union and the United States. Terrorism is often inherently an international project-as when Osama bin Laden went from Saudi Arabia to Afghanistan before launching attacks on New York and Washington. In a compact and coherent essay, discuss the international aspects of such violence involving "nonstate actors." Is it true that such international aspects make conflicts less predictable and therefore often more prolonged?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.