True. I hope they go the way of Vietnam and become a legit peaceful destination where former enemies hang out and eat together. It is such a gorgeous country.
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Not overnight, obviously. Taliban in go carts are still Taliban. Vietnam went through a rough internal war after the Americans left. But eventually the people sorted it out. Which countries tend to do if the superpowers leave them alone.
Look at South America. It was so extremely violent in the last century when soviets, CIA, DEA kept interfering in every possible country they could imagine.
Last 15 years or so, generally peaceful. Colombia, Chile are tourist destinations, unimaginable in the 90s.
Last 15 years or so, generally peaceful. Colombia, Chile are tourist destinations, unimaginable in the 90s.
One of our hosts in Chile said the best thing to happen to South America was 9/11. I cringed. But he explained, cos the Americans moved their focus to the middle east, leaving most SudAm countries alone. No active coups and all.
It is especially evident in Colombia. Medellin is a tech hub rivaling if not surpassing Bangalore. Colombia is still a bit uneasy with the elections coming up this year. But it's all being fought electorally, not with guns like before.
Literally all the Colombians needed was the CIA to go away.
Okay, maybe not all they needed. But you know what I mean. Once America turned its attention to Iraq & Afghanistan, things improved way faster than anyone would have predicted in the year 2000.
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