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fujiyamasan

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4. I agree with the general gist of what you're saying

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Mon Apr 20, 2026, 01:11 PM

Apr 20

And it may be pedantic, but Afghanistan isn’t really part of the Middle East. It’s considered South Asia or Central Asia. They’re pretty distinct culturally. It’s like saying Iran is an Arab country.

I know you’re not necessarily saying that, but these are important distinctions and I just want to lay it out there.

Overall though, yes you’re right. The US doesn’t understand the complexities of the region. It’s like when the US invaded Iraq and Bush had no idea of the difference between Shiites and Sunnis. That’s probably one of the most basic concepts.

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Once Again, Our Failure to Understand the Entire Middle East Is Backfiring [View all] MineralMan Apr 20 OP

Wasn't Afghanistan once called "the graveyard of empires"? Ocelot II Apr 20 #1

Yes, exactly. MineralMan Apr 20 #2

Medling in that region only makes things worse MustLoveBeagles Apr 20 #3

Yes, it does. Always. MineralMan Apr 20 #5

I agree with the general gist of what you're saying fujiyamasan Apr 20 #4

You're right, of course. MineralMan Apr 20 #6

It's pertinent, though, because the various Western attempts at conquest failed at least in part Ocelot II Apr 20 #7

Surely, Jared the Great has it all under control: RedWhiteBlueIsRacist Apr 20 #8

Oddly enough, he may be the only person in this MineralMan Apr 20 #9

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