Is the afghan war a Civil War?

The Afghan War can be characterized as both a civil war and an international conflict. It began as a struggle for power among various Afghan factions, particularly after the fall of the Taliban in 2001, leading to a complex internal conflict involving the Taliban, the Afghan government, and various ethnic and political groups. Additionally, the involvement of foreign powers, such as the United States and NATO, further complicates this classification, as their interventions have significantly influenced the dynamics of the conflict. Thus, while it has civil war elements, it is also shaped by external factors.