Written by: Sharafuddin Akbari
A crisis at any level requires a systematic plan, precise planning, and seriousness in action. In addition, the first step in de-escalating the crisis is to identify the root causes of the crisis and address them, and to establish a new and effective mechanism for repairing and restoring the effects after the crisis.
There is no doubt that Afghanistan has been one of the most crisis-ridden and challenging countries over four decades of war and occupation, and the scope of destruction and internal devastation had burned away all hopes and aspirations. The echoes of those bitter pains and cold cries are still visible and tangible; however, the country is healing and recovering.
What is encouraging and pleasing is that Afghanistan’s current politicians are working with all their might to solve the country’s problems and increase national production and exports, in order to demonstrate a glimpse of self-sufficiency and sound national management, and to stop the flood of current crises. To this end, in the political arena and in establishing relations with countries around the world and the region, they are serious and determined to emphasize the option of transparent dialog and constructive engagement in order to restore Afghanistan to its former glory and dignity.
With this rapid and transparent process, there is deep reason to hope that Afghanistan will free itself from the constraints of crises, challenges, and even sanctions and impositions in the coming years and soar toward a bright horizon. It stands tall alongside countries in the region and the world, playing a pivotal and key role as a nation with strong potential in various political and economic arenas.
Beside this, if we go back to the recent past of Afghanistan and examine its changing situation, we find the causes and factors of all the problems in the hands of the republicans, Western mercenaries, and national traitors who had turned Afghanistan into a shop for global trade and a fire sale of mineral and natural resources. Instead of receiving huge sums of money and black money, they were selling off national assets.
And when things got tough for them and their interests were threatened, they took the path of escape and sought refuge in the arms of their enemies. Now, how can we expect or shout that a range of these same traitors are the key to solving problems and can fix the situation!?
If we examine the past twenty years and the period of occupation, it is clear that this country was at the bottom of the colonial well and was nothing more than a playground for American political games, a mine to finance its financial costs, and a testing ground for its newly built bombs. Even those at the top of the power pyramid were one worse than the other; they had eaten the salt and broken the salt shaker, drunk the water, and broken the vessel.
Now that Afghanistan has emerged from that well and is on the path to progress, some exiles and self-proclaimed patriots, from miles away, have remembered Afghanistan and have extended their hands in supplication and seeking help to those who once brought the nation of this country to ruin. But where is the pain, and where is the cure? This story is like running from the rain and standing under the eaves or keeping a wolf instead of a shepherd for the sheep.
The noble and awakened people of Afghanistan will never accept that those day-flatterers and night-thieves once again become the captains of the country’s ship and once again stain this land with the blood of the innocent.
If a fair person considers the current situation in Afghanistan and pursues the path of justice, they will realize that in just the past few short years, Afghanistan has covered the progress and development that would have taken several years. Every day, it grows like a healthy and lively baby, and if it has any wounds on its body, they heal quickly. If a problem or crisis is felt, it requires sufficient time and opportunity, and more than that, it is rooted in the past and its events rather than today and its happenings.
The solution to Afghanistan’s problems is neither the return of former politicians, including Ashraf Ghani, nor will the return of former politicians to Afghanistan unlock Afghanistan’s problems; rather, unity and trust can solve past and new issues. A clear and transparent political approach, alongside prioritizing national interests and the people’s welfare, is still the answer to all questions and challenges.
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