THE IMPACT OF THE WITHDRAWAL OF UNITED STATES MILITARY TROOPS ON FOOD SECURITY IN AFGHANISTAN IN 2021-2022

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the impact of the United States (US) armed military invasion of Afghanistan which began after the 9/11 tragedy about the food security situation in Afghanistan 2021-2022. The research question is how the situation of food availability and security in Afghanistan after the United States withdraws military troops on 2021. The research method uses a qualitative approach and descriptive interpretation through literature studies from articles, journals and related scientific research. The theory used in this research is Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) to analyze food security by considering various factors including conflict and environmental conditions. IPC is also used to classify low levels of food security and identify necessary interventions. Furthermore, Climate Conflict Nexus used to analyze direct relationship between climate change and conflict, and focuses attention on how environmental change influence social tensions and causes conflict that impacts food security and economic stability. Withdrawal US military troops in 2021 and a change of US foreign policy that prioritizes dialogue has led to criticism of the US occupation in Afghanistan and it is also strengthened by policies America First Donald Trump of US prioritizes its domestic interests. In 2021, around 11 million Afghans will be in a extreme condition of food insecurity. This number will continue to increase until 2022 to almost 20 million. Export-import activities carried out by Afghanistan with other countries do not have a significant impact on Afghanistan in its efforts to improve the domestic economy. The conclusion of this research is that the withdrawal of US military troops has no impact on food security conditions in Afghanistan where other factors such as geography and the political situation are actually fundamental problems for the food security situation in Afghanistan.