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An Enemy We Created: The Myth Of The Talibanal Qaeda Merger In Afghanistan
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To This Day, The Belief Is Widespread That The Taliban And Alqaeda Are Synonymous, That Their Ideology And Objectives Are Closely Intertwined, And That They Have Made Common Cause Against The West For Decades.In An Enemy We Created, Alex Strick Van Linschoten And Felix Kuehn Debunk This Myth And Reveal The Much More Complex Reality That Lies Beneath It. Drawing Upon Their Unprecedented Fieldwork In Afghanistan, As Well As Their Arabic, Dari, And Pashtu Skills, The Authors Show That The West'S Present Entanglement In Afghanistan Is Predicated On The False Assumption That Defeating The Taliban Will Forestall Further Terrorist Attacks Worldwide. While Immersing Themselves In Kandahar Society, The Authors Interviewed Taliban Decisionmakers, Field Commanders, And Ordinary Fighters, Thoroughly Exploring The Complexity Of The Relationship Between The Taliban And Alqaeda And The Individuals Who Established Both Groups. They Show That From The Mid1990S Onward, The Taliban And Alqaeda Diverged Far More Often Than They Converged. They Also Argue That This Split Creates An Opportunity To Engage The Taliban On Two Fundamental Issues: Renouncing Alqaeda And Guaranteeing That Afghanistan Will Not Be A Sanctuary For International Terrorists. Yet The Insurgency Is Changing, And It Could Soon Be Too Late To Find A Political Solution. The Authors Contend That Certain Aspects Of The Campaign In Afghanistan, Especially Night Raids, The Killings Of Innocent Civilians, And Attempts To Fragment And Decapitate The Taliban Are Having The Unintended Consequence Of Energizing The Resistance, Creating More Opportunities For Alqaeda, And Helping It To Attain Its Objectives.The First Book To Fully Untangle The Myths From The Realities In The Relationship Between The Taliban And Alqaeda, An Enemy We Created Is Essential Reading For Anyone Who Wants To Understand What'S Really Happening In Afghanistan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'An Enemy We Created'? A: 'An Enemy We Created' explores the complex relationship between the Taliban and al-Qaeda, debunking the myth that they are synonymous and revealing how they have diverged in their ideologies and objectives.
- Q: Who are the authors of the book? A: The book is authored by Alex Strick van Linschoten and Felix Kuehn, who conducted extensive fieldwork in Afghanistan to provide insights into the Taliban and al-Qaeda.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 550 pages, providing an in-depth analysis of the Taliban-al-Qaeda relationship and the implications for Afghanistan.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'An Enemy We Created'? A: 'An Enemy We Created' was published on February 12, 2014, and is available in a reprint edition.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic research as it presents well-researched insights based on fieldwork and interviews with key figures in Afghanistan.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle.
- Q: Does the book address the impact of Western military strategies? A: Yes, the authors discuss how certain Western military strategies, such as night raids and civilian casualties, may unintentionally energize the Taliban and al-Qaeda.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding Afghanistan's current situation? A: Absolutely, the book provides a nuanced understanding of Afghanistan's political landscape and the dynamics between the Taliban and al-Qaeda.
- Q: What language skills do the authors possess? A: The authors are proficient in Arabic, Dari, and Pashtu, which aided their research and interviews in Afghanistan.
- Q: Is 'An Enemy We Created' a first-hand account of Afghanistan? A: While it is not a first-hand account, the book is based on the authors' extensive fieldwork and interviews, offering a well-informed perspective on the situation.