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Taliban: The Story of the Afghan Warlords (Book Review)
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Reviewed workRashid, Ahmed: Taliban: The Story of the Afghan Warlords. London: Pan Books 2001. 978-0-330-49221-8
Abstract
"Taliban: the story of the Afghan warlords" is a comprehensive examination of the rise of the Taliban movement in Afghanistan and the impact it has had on the country and the region. The book, written by Ahmed Rashid, offers a thorough explanation of the historical, political, and cultural causes th... view more
"Taliban: the story of the Afghan warlords" is a comprehensive examination of the rise of the Taliban movement in Afghanistan and the impact it has had on the country and the region. The book, written by Ahmed Rashid, offers a thorough explanation of the historical, political, and cultural causes that contributed to the development of the Taliban and the events that occurred after its ascent to power. The book acquired recognition after the 9/11 attacks. The significance of this book may be appreciated from a Guardian article that claims Tony Blair's plans for Afghanistan after the Taliban were greatly inspired by it. Alastair Campbell, Downing Street Director of Communications and Strategy, and Anji Hunter, Personal Assistant to the Prime Minister, were also counselled to read before planning an expedition in Afghanistan.... view less
Keywords
Taliban; Afghanistan; warlord
Classification
General History
Document language
English
Publication Year
2023
Page/Pages
p. 90-92
Journal
BRIQ Belt & Road Initiative Quarterly, 5 (2023) 1
ISSN
2687-5896
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed