Ashraf Ghani is an Afghan politician and academic who served as the President of Afghanistan from September 2014 until August 2021. He was born on May 19, 1949, in Logar Province and later studied at Johns Hopkins University and Columbia University. Before his presidency, he held various roles, including serving as the Minister of Finance. Ghani's presidency was marked by efforts to combat corruption and improve governance in Afghanistan. However, his administration faced significant challenges, including ongoing conflict with the Taliban. In August 2021, as the Taliban took control of Kabul, Ghani fled the country, leading to widespread criticism and debate about his leadership.