Review:
Resolute Support Mission
overall review score: 3.8
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Resolute Support Mission was a NATO-led international effort launched in 2015 to train, advise, and assist Afghan security institutions, including the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces, with the goal of enabling Afghanistan to maintain its security and stability independently. The mission succeeded the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and aimed to support Afghanistan's ongoing political and security transition.
Key Features
- Based on a non-combat advisory and training model
- Operated primarily in Afghanistan from 2015 to 2021
- Collaborated with Afghan government and security forces
- Focused on capacity building, institutional development, and logistical support
- Part of NATO's efforts for long-term regional stability
Pros
- Helped build the capacities of Afghan security institutions
- Promoted regional stability through international cooperation
- Transitioned responsibilities gradually to Afghan forces
- Fostered international collaboration with NATO members
Cons
- Limited by ongoing insurgency and political instability
- Did not lead to a definitive end of conflict in Afghanistan
- Challenges in maintaining long-term effectiveness after troop withdrawals
- Complex operational environment hampered some objectives