by Syeda Tahreem Bukhari in The Nation, Jan 22, 2023The dynamics of great power competition in the 21st century are quite complicated. The US learnt from the war in Afghanistan that military operations would only lead to an economic drain but also that prolonged conflict results in a drastic change in public opinion, demanding the withdrawal of troops. It also compromised the image of the US at the international level. As per the Costs of…