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Afghanistan From The Cold War Through The War On Terror
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One Of Our Foremost Authorities On Modern Afghanistan, Barnett R. Rubin Has Dedicated Much Of His Career To The Study Of This Remote Mountain Country. He Served As A Special Advisor To The Late Ambassador Richard Holbrooke During His Final Mission To The Region And Still Serves The Obama Administration Under Holbrooke'S Successor, Ambassador Marc Grossman.Now Rubin Distills His Unmatched Knowledge Of Afghanistan In This Invaluable Book. He Shows How The Taliban Arose In Resistance To Warlords Some Of Whom Who Were Raping And Plundering With Impunity In The Vacuum Of Authority Left By The Collapse Of The Afghan State After The Soviet Withdrawal. The Taliban Built On A Centuriesold Tradition Of Local Leadership By Students And Teachers At Independent, Rural Madrasasnetworks That Had Been Marginalized By The Statebuilding Royal Regime That Was Itself Destroyed By The Soviets And Radicalized By The Resistance To The Invasion. He Examines The Arrival Of Arab Islamists, The Missed Opportunities After The Americanled Intervention, The Role Of Pakistan, And The Challenges Of Reconstruction. Rubin Provides Firsthand Accounts Of The Bargaining At Both The Bonn Talks Of 2001 And The Afghan Constitutional Loya Jirga Of 20032004, In Both Of Which He Participated As A Un Advisor. Throughout, He Discusses The Significance Of Ethnic Rivalries, The Drug Trade, Human Rights, Statebuilding, Us Strategic Choices, And International Organizations, Analyzing The Missteps In These Areas Taken By The International Community Since 2001. The Book Covers Events Till The Start Of The Obama Administration, And The Final Chapters Provide An Inside Look At Some Of The Thinking That Is Shaping Today'S Policy Debates Inside The Administration.Authoritative, Nuanced, And Sweeping In Scope, Afghanistan In The Postcold War Era Provides Deep Insight Into The Greatest Foreign Policy Challenge Facing America Today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Afghanistan from the Cold War through the War on Terror'? A: The book focuses on the history and political dynamics of Afghanistan from the Cold War era through the War on Terror, exploring the rise of the Taliban, ethnic rivalries, and international interventions.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Barnett R. Rubin, a recognized authority on modern Afghanistan and a former special advisor to notable U.S. diplomats.
- Q: What type of condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 542 pages.
- Q: What edition is 'Afghanistan from the Cold War through the War on Terror'? A: This book is the First Edition, published on April 12, 2013.
- Q: Is the book hardcover or paperback? A: The book is a hardcover edition.
- Q: What topics does the book cover regarding U.S. involvement in Afghanistan? A: The book discusses U.S. strategic choices, the role of international organizations, and the challenges of state-building in Afghanistan.
- Q: Does this book provide firsthand accounts of important meetings? A: Yes, the author shares firsthand accounts from significant events like the Bonn Talks of 2001 and the Afghan Constitutional Loya Jirga.
- Q: What is the significance of the book for understanding current U.S. foreign policy? A: The final chapters offer insights into the policy debates shaping U.S. foreign policy regarding Afghanistan, especially during the Obama administration.
- Q: Are there any discussions about human rights in the book? A: Yes, the book analyzes human rights issues along with the drug trade and ethnic conflicts in Afghanistan.