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9/11 terroristic attacks against the targets in the U.S.
Al-Qaeda  is identified as responsible.
U.S. sends an ultimatum to the Talibans to  give up Al-Qaeda leaders located in Afghanistan. The Talibans refuse to do that.

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The U.S, supported by NATO, starts air military operations in Afghanistan. This is followed by ground operations leading to the taking of Kabul in the following month.

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Talibans are defeated.
A interim government led by Hamid Karzai, who had led the local forces against the Talibans,  is created and supported by US and NATO.
Talibans and Al-Qaeda leaders escape in Pakistan.

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UN peacekeeping mission UNAMA is established
U.S President Bush announces a financial plan of assistance for Afghanistan.

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The first democratic elections take place in Afghanistan. Karzai is elected president for a 5 year-term.

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Talibans violence resurge as they carry on multiple suicide attacks.
Anti-american and western feelings spread among Afghans as reaction to widespread corruption, slow reconstruction and accidental killings of civilians by U.S. and NATO forces.

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As Taliban violent campaign continues, U.S. send additional 17.000 troops followed by additional 30.000 later in the year.
Karzai is elected for a second term.
The elections are characterized by low voter turnout, as well as by widespread fraud and intimidation.

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Bin Laden is killed by US forces in Pakistan.

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U.S. president Obama announces initial withdrawal of American troops.

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Ashraf Ghani is elected president.
EU observers confirm that elections were characterized by widespread fraud as two millions votes were falsified.
NATO and the U.S. announce the official end of combat mission, leaving a limited amount of troops on the ground to support Ghani's government, as Taliban attacks do not slow down.

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Kabul experiences the highest number of suicide bombings since the start of the war. The Talibans control more than one third of the country.

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The U.S. carry on air strikes aiming at destroying opium production, major income source for the Talibans.

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U.S. president Trump announces the signing of a peace deal with the Taliban: U.S. accepts to withdraw all its troops and the Talibans to reduce violence and avoid terroristic activities on Afghan territory.
The Talibans continue the attacks against Afghani forces.

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Talibans launch their first military offensive in the Helmand province

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Kandhar first and then Kabul falls in the hands of the Taliban control.
President Ghani flees the country.
The U.S. and other Western countries complete the withdrawal of their troops.

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Where do things stand in Afghanistan since the Taliban took over?