German+Foreign+Minister,+Giudo+Westerwelle

Home Small Wars Project Just Wars Essays Perspective Assignment

Perspective on Afghanistan

Guido Westerwelle German Foreign Minister Created By - Alex K. above: Guido Westerwelle
 * [[image:http://www.guido-westerwelle.de/images/westerwelle/fotos/Guido_Westerwelle.jpg width="122" height="172"]]

right: security forces in Afghanistan

Google Images. || ||  A quality perspective will: •Answer the questions in extended power paragraphs. inconsistently used in paragraph 1 •Draw evidence from two high quality, credible sources. •Cite evidence internally and in a Works Cited-- WC inaccurately formatted--truncate web address. •Post your entry on the wiki by Friday, December 9th.

**1. Introduce your person and explain why he/she has a credible opinion on the War in Afghanistan.** **Credit source** **2. Describe your person's perspective on the U.S.'s involvement in Afghanistan.** Your answer should address following bullet points: •Why is he/she interested in Afghanistan? Is it personal, political, social, economic, religious, humanitarian, etc? •How was this person affected when the Taliban controlled Afghanistan •How has this person been affected by the United States presence in Afghanistan? •How would this person's life change if the United States left Afghanistan abruptly? **3. How would your person answer the question: When should the United States leave Afghanistan?** Guido Westerwelle is a German liberal politician who has been the German Foreign Minister since 2009. As the Foreign Minister, Westerwelle is very involved in foreign affairs, and at this time, is involved in the War in Afghanistan. The German army has been involved in Afghanistan for 10 years. Starting one and a half years ago, the German military has been concerned with building up the Afghan security structures so that they can take care of security themselves in the future.

Westerwelle, and Germany’s involvement in this war is both political and humanitarian. In order to continue the process of removing troops and internal reconciliation in the country, there must be a non-violent break within the international terrorism and a new respect for human rights(“A new phase of engagement in Afghanistan”). As delegates gathered from around the world to discuss the future of Afghanistan, Westerwelle explained that he wanted a clear signal of solidarity with Afghanistan. “ The aim of the gathering [in Bonn], Westerwelle said, remained "to give the clear signal to Afghanistan, and also to the world," that the country would not be abandoned when western troops leave(Connor). Westerwelle, as well as the entire country of Germany, have been greatly affected by the United States presence in Afghanistan. He even acknowledged that the terrorist attacks on the West had prompted the military intervention in Afghanistan, and because of that, Germany now has up to 5,350 troops in Afghanistan(Connor). Thus meaning that, if the US does in fact pull out of Afghanistan, the German military could very possibly have to increase the number of troops they have in the country in order to maintain a stable government.

 Westerwelle stated that “ The road ahead will remain stony and difficult. It will require endurance and tenacity”(Gearan). Westerwelle believes that the United States should stay in Afghanistan until at least 2014 and then decide what to do from there at that time. The Afghan government is in desperate need of foreign help, and based on the conditions in Afghanistan currently, Westerwelle supports the United States staying in Afghanistan for the time being. works cited: Gearan, Annie. "Afghanistan will need longterm help even after troops leave in 2014." Newser 5 Dec. 2011, Associated Press ed.: n. pag. Newser.com. Web. 8 Dec. 2011. afghanistan-will-need-longterm-help-even-after-troops-leave-in-2014.html>.

"A new phase of engagement in Afghanistan." FDP. Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom, 6 Dec. 2011. Web. 8 Dec. 2011. <http://www.guido-westerwelle.de/Eine-neue-Phase-des-Afghanistan-Engagements/ <span style="background-color: #fff9e5; display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">46371c1i1p/index.html>.

<span style="background-color: #fff9e5; display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Connor, Richard. "German foreign minister wants 'clear signal' at Afghanistan <span style="background-color: #fff9e5; display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">conference." DW-WORLD.DE. Deutsche Welle, 5 Dec. 2011. Web. 8 Dec. 2011. <span style="background-color: #fff9e5; display: block; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"><http://www.dw-world.de/dw/article/0,,15578089,00.html>.