Afghanistan is a drama in transition. There is no final act on the horizon. This is a book about the Taliban, which is a multifaceted and ever-changing subject. More specifically, it is a book about the origin, evolution, philosophy, and general game plan of the Taliban. It is a…
Foreword by Raymond Taras ix. - Preface xiii. - Introduction xvii. - 1. Afghanistan's Landscape, the People, and Islamism 1. - 2. Enter the Taliban 19. - 3. The Taliban in Power 29. - 4. The Taliban in Defeat 45. - 5. The Taliban's Recovery in Pakistan 81. - 6. The Taliban Impro…
Afghanistan is a drama in transition. There is no final act on the horizon. This is a book about the Taliban, which is a multifaceted and ever-changing subject. More specifically, it is a book about the origin, evolution, philosophy, and general game plan of the Taliban. It is a…
"Understand the complexities of the most lethal insurgent group of America's longest war--the Taliban. Battle hardened, tribally oriented, and deeply committed to its cause, the Taliban has proven itself resourceful, adaptable, and often successful. As such, the Taliban presents…