And it is difficult to be optimistic about Afghanistan, given the Taliban’s resilience, the weakness and corruption that plague the government, and the reality that Pakistan will continue to be a sanctuary for the Taliban and other armed groups seeking to gain a foothold (or more) in Afghanistan. An Afghanistan that resembles a normal country is virtually impossible to foresee.
塔利班重新得势，软弱和贪腐之风又弥漫于政府之中，再考虑到巴基斯坦会继续为塔利班及其他武装组织提供庇护，以期在阿富汗建立一个（或更多）立足点，阿富汗的前景难言乐观，也无法预见阿富汗究竟何时才能成为一个正常国家。