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AFGHANISTAN AND LESSONS FOR NIGERIA

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Looking at how events have unfolded in Afghanistan, it has become clear that international diplomacy has changed fundamentally by virtue of these events. The war and eventual withdrawal by the United States and allied forces leave much to be desired, especially how the Taliban forces took over the country in one fell swoop and Kabul on Aug. 15, there are a host of issues to be discussed and arguments will be postulated for and against the following issues: 1. What could the Biden administration have done differently? 2. What was the purpose of the war? 3. Who were the parties involved in the negotiations with respect to the exit? 4. Did the U.S. have an exit strategy? 5. Did the U.S. have an agreement with the Afghanistan forces? 6. At what point should the military have evacuated? 7. What is the fate of Afghans in and outside Afghanistan? Employing International diplomacy have not been a very effective approach looking at how the U.S. negotiations with the Taliban went and

DIPLOMATIC PROFESSIONALISM

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A professional can be defined as anyone who earns their living from performing an activity that requires a certain level of education, skill, or training. There is typically a required standard of competency, knowledge, or education that must be demonstrated (often in the form of an exam or credential), as well as adhering to codes of conduct and ethical standards. Today however, there are many different types of professionals. Whether they are athletes or business people, there are many categories and groups, which include diplomats, teachers, technicians, laborers, bankers, research analysts, mechanics etc. there are many examples of the types of designations that professionals must earn or choose to earn in carrying out their activities. Common designations include: Notary Public (NP), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Financial Modeling & valuation Analyst (FMVA), Registered Interior Designer (RID), Professional Engineer (PE), Medical D