International relations between Eritrea and Afghanistan

Flag of eritrea versus Flag of afghanistan


The relation between Eritrea and Afghanistan is NEUTRAL, with an overall score of 5.0 out of 10. The chances of a conflict between both countries are extremely rare.

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Profile summary of Eritrea

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Eritrea Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Asmara
Population 3 546 421
Land Area (sq km) 101 000
Main religion Islam, Christianity
Life Expectancy 65 years

Eritrea is a country located in the Horn of Africa. It shares borders with Ethiopia to the south, Sudan to the west, and Djibouti to the east. The country has a long and complex history, and has been affected by a number of political and social issues over the years. Eritrea gained independence from Ethiopia in 1993 after a long and bloody struggle. However, the country has faced a number of challenges since independence, including economic difficulties, political repression, and human rights abuses. The government has been accused of widespread corruption, and there are concerns about the lack of freedom of speech and political dissent in the country. Eritrea has also been involved in a number of conflicts and disputes with its neighbors, particularly Ethiopia. The two countries fought a border war from 1998 to 2000, and tensions have continued to flare up periodically since then. Despite these challenges, Eritrea has made some progress in recent years in terms of economic development and improving relations with other countries. The country has a growing tourism industry, and there are efforts underway to improve infrastructure and increase foreign investment. However, much work remains to be done in order to address the many issues facing the country and ensure a stable and prosperous future for its people.

Profile summary of Afghanistan

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Afghanistan Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Kabul
Population 38 928 346
Land Area (sq km) 652 864
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 65 years

Afghanistan is a country located in South and Central Asia. It is bordered by Pakistan to the south and east, Iran to the west, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan to the north, and China to the far northeast. The country has a complex history and has been a battleground for various powers throughout its history. In recent times, Afghanistan has been embroiled in conflict for several decades, starting with the Soviet invasion in 1979 and continuing with the civil war that followed. The country has also been a major theater of operations in the War on Terror, with the United States and other countries intervening in the country after the September 11th attacks in 2001. Since then, Afghanistan has seen significant political and social upheaval, including the rise and fall of the Taliban, the establishment of a new government, and ongoing violence and conflict with various militant groups. The country has also struggled with issues such as corruption, poverty, and a lack of infrastructure and development. Despite these challenges, Afghanistan has made some progress in recent years, including holding successful elections and making progress on issues such as women's rights and education. However, the country still faces many challenges and will likely continue to be a focus of international attention for the foreseeable future.


The strengths and weaknesses of each country:

In terms of population, the Afghanistan's population is 10.98 bigger than the population of Eritrea (population of Afghanistan: 38 928 346, population of Eritrea: 3 546 421).

The Afghanistan's land area is 6.46 bigger than the land area of Eritrea (land area (sq km) of Afghanistan: 652 864, land area (sq km) of Eritrea: 101 000).

The position in the international influence ranking of Afghanistan is 58, while Eritrea is situated 89 places below in the ranking (position 147).

Afghanistan maintains contact with 34 countries, while Eritrea maintains contact with 18 countries.

Afghanistan maintains an excellent relation with 7 countries, while in the case of Eritrea, this figure drops to 0.


Conflict Simulator: Eritrea vs Afghanistan


Solo scenario: Eritrea vs Afghanistan

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Afghanistan with a 83.5% probability.

Allies scenario: Team Eritrea vs Team Afghanistan

In a hypothetical conflict between Eritrea and Afghanistan, probably, Eritrea won't has any partner.
Germany will participate helping Afghanistan.

The map shows the allies of Eritrea painted in yellow and the allies of Afghanistan painted in blue.

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (in case that all mentioned allies participate), will be the team of Afghanistan with a 96.4% probability.

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