In The Graveyard Of Empires

In The Graveyard Of Empires

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A Definitive Account Of The American Experience In Afghanistan From The Rise Of The Taliban To The Depths Of The Insurgency. After The Swift Defeat Of The Taliban In 2001, American Optimism Has Steadily Evaporated In The Face Of Mounting Violence; A New War Of A Thousand Cuts Has Now Brought The Country To Its Knees. In The Graveyard Of Empires Is A Political History Of Afghanistan In The Age Of Terror From 2001 To 2009, Exploring The Fundamental Tragedy Of Americas Longest War Since Vietnam.After A Brief Survey Of The Great Empires In Afghanistanthe Campaigns Of Alexander The Great, The British In The Era Of Kipling, And The Late Soviet Unionseth G. Jones Examines The Central Question Of Our Own War: How Did An Insurgency Develop? Following The September 11 Attacks, The United States Successfully Overthrew The Taliban Regime. It Established Security Throughout The Countrykilling, Capturing, Or Scattering Most Of Al Qaidas Senior Operativesand Afghanistan Finally Began To Emerge From More Than Two Decades Of Struggle And Conflict. But Jones Argues That As Early As 2001 Planning For The Iraq War Siphoned Off Resources And Talented Personnel, Undermining The Gains That Had Been Made. After Eight Years, He Says, The United States Has Managed To Push Al Qaidas Headquarters About One Hundred Miles Across The Border Into Pakistan, The Distance From New York To Philadelphia.While Observing The Tense And Often Adversarial Relationship Between Nato Allies In The Coalition, Joneswho Has Distinguished Himself At Rand And Was Recently Named By Esquire As One Of The Best And Brightest Young Policy Expertsintroduces Us To Key Figures On Both Sides Of The War. Harnessing Important New Research And Integrating Thousands Of Declassified Government Documents, Jones Then Analyzes The Insurgency From A Historical And Structural Point Of View, Showing How A Rising Drug Trade, Poor Security Forces, And Pervasive Corruption Undermined The Karzai Government, While Americans Abandoned A Successful Strategy, Failed To Provide The Necessary Support, And Allowed A Growing Sanctuary For Insurgents In Pakistan To Catalyze The Taliban Resurgence.Examining What Has Worked Thus Farand What Has Notthis Serious And Important Book Underscores The Challenges We Face In Stabilizing The Country And Explains Where We Went Wrong And What We Must Do If The United States Is To Avoid The Disastrous Fate That Has Befallen Many Of The Great World Powers To Enter The Region. 12 Maps And Charts

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q: What is the main focus of 'In the Graveyard of Empires'? A: 'In the Graveyard of Empires' focuses on the American experience in Afghanistan, covering the rise of the Taliban and the subsequent insurgency from 2001 to 2009.
  • Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of the book is Seth G. Jones, a recognized policy expert with extensive research experience.
  • Q: What type of book is this? A: 'In the Graveyard of Empires' is a political history book that delves into the complexities of America's involvement in Afghanistan.
  • Q: When was 'In the Graveyard of Empires' published? A: The book was published on April 12, 2010.
  • Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'In the Graveyard of Empires' contains 464 pages.
  • Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This book is available in a reprint edition.
  • Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring it is a quality purchase for readers.
  • Q: Does the book include any visual aids? A: Yes, the book includes 12 maps and charts to help illustrate key points.
  • Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in military history? A: Absolutely, this book provides a detailed analysis of military operations and the political landscape in Afghanistan, making it suitable for readers interested in military history.
  • Q: What key themes are explored in this book? A: The book explores themes such as the impact of foreign intervention, the rise of insurgency, and the challenges of stabilizing Afghanistan.