The Romans got the idea from the Etruscans.
Topographic maps have unique markings that make them technically useful on the trail. Colors and symbols add the detail unique to a topographic map. These details may not be found in gazetteers or travel guides. Map detail includes important information about elevation, water, structures, trails, ground cover and roads; and much more.
The correct answer is - establish a democratic government.
One of the main goals of the war in Afghanistan, at least officially, was to establish a democratic government. In order to accomplish such a thing, the Us forces, as well as the others that fought alongside them, had to eliminate al Qaeda first, as well as to put under control the separatist, extremist tribes that were controlling parts of the country.
Unfortunately, this didn't really worked out as planned, and Afghanistan is still a country in terrible condition. It is still a country where the safety is on a very low level, the human rights are not respected, especially towards the women, and the existence of terrorist and extremist groups is still a huge problem.
