International relations between Ireland and Afghanistan

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The relation between Ireland 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 Ireland

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Ireland Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Dublin
Population 4 937 786
Land Area (sq km) 68 883
Main religion Christianity
Life Expectancy 82 years

Ireland is a sovereign country located on an island in the North Atlantic. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island in the world. The country is divided into two main parts: the Republic of Ireland, which is an independent country, and Northern Ireland, which is a part of the United Kingdom. The Republic of Ireland has a population of about 4.9 million people and is a parliamentary democracy with a president as its head of state. The country is a member of the European Union and the United Nations, and it has a strong economy that is heavily dependent on trade and services. The Republic of Ireland has a long history of political and economic ties with the United Kingdom, which has had a significant influence on the country's development. However, the relationship between the two countries has not always been smooth, and there have been conflicts over issues such as the status of Northern Ireland and the role of the Catholic Church in Irish society. In recent years, Ireland has faced a number of challenges, including the impact of the global economic recession, Brexit, and the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the country has also made significant progress in areas such as social and economic development, and it is generally considered to be a stable and prosperous nation.

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 7.88 bigger than the population of Ireland (population of Afghanistan: 38 928 346, population of Ireland: 4 937 786).

The Afghanistan's land area is 9.48 bigger than the land area of Ireland (land area (sq km) of Afghanistan: 652 864, land area (sq km) of Ireland: 68 883).

The position in the international influence ranking of Afghanistan is 58, while Ireland is situated 1 place below in the ranking (position 59).

Ireland maintains contact with 44 countries, while Afghanistan maintains contact with 34 countries.

Ireland maintains an excellent relation with 16 countries, while in the case of Afghanistan, this figure drops to 7.


Conflict Simulator: Ireland vs Afghanistan


Solo scenario: Ireland vs Afghanistan

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Afghanistan with a 50.2% probability.

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