Submit a fully-developed essay in response to the following question. Your essay should be approximately 500 to 1000 words (the equivalent of 2 to 4 typed, double-spaced pages) in length. All assignments should be a combination of solid research and personal evaluation of the data.
Why was the U.S.-led coalition able to topple the Taliban government in Afghanistan in just over two months, but not defeat the subsequent insurgency? Can the United States defeat the Taliban insurgency in Afghanistan? Justify and defend your position.
