Foreign support

This support has taken many forms, including military aid, weapons, training, and funding. For example, during the Soviet-Afghan War in the 1980s, the United States and other Western countries provided support to Afghan resistance fighters (known as the Mujahideen) in their fight against the Soviet-backed Afghan government and its Soviet advisors. This support helped to prolong the war and weaken the Soviet position, ultimately contributing to the Soviet withdrawal from the country.

Similarly, in recent years, various regional powers such as Iran and Pakistan have provided support to different factions in Afghanistan, either to pursue their own interests or to counter the influence of rival powers. This foreign support has helped to sustain the conflict and has made it more difficult for any one group to establish control over the entire country.

Foreign support is a key factor in the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan and has contributed to the country's difficult history of resisting foreign invaders. By providing support to various factions, outside powers have helped to prolong the conflict and make it more difficult for any one group to establish control.