Critics point to a list of countries or regions where continuing foreign policy problems continue to present problems. These areas include South America,[105] including Ecuador,[106] Bolivia, Uruguay, and Brazil. There are difficulties with Central American nations such as Honduras.[107] Iraq has continuing troubles.[108] Iran, as well, presents problems with nuclear proliferation.[108][109] In Afghanistan, the US 20-year war failed and the country fell into the Taliban regime.[110] The Middle East in general continues to fester,[7] although relations with India are improving.[111] Policy towards Russia remains uncertain.[112] China also presents a challenge.[15][113] There are difficulties in other regions too.