Deadly Afghan Earthquake Exposes Global Neglect and Risks to U.S. Security
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan killed at least eight and injured nearly 200, highlighting the nation’s vulnerability amid Taliban rule and global abandonment—an instability that poses direct challenges to America’s strategic interests.
In the early hours of Monday, a devastating earthquake struck northern Afghanistan, shaking a nation already weakened by decades of conflict and poor governance. With a magnitude of 6.3, the tremor left at least eight dead and nearly 200 injured, primarily in Balkh province's Khulm district, underscoring once again the extreme vulnerability of this region. While distant from American soil, this disaster is far from irrelevant to the United States. Afghanistan sits astride volatile tectonic fault lines and has been plagued by fragile, unsafe construction practices—results of systemic neglect exacerbated under Taliban control. As Washington continues to withdraw from direct...
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