The Forty Year War In Afghanistan: A Comprehensive Analysis

The Forty-Year War in Afghanistan: A Chronicle Foretold

by Tariq Ali

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	243 pages
Hardcover	:	200 pages
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Paperback	:	210 pages

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The war in Afghanistan has been ongoing for over forty years, making it one of the longest wars in modern history. The conflict has had a devastating impact on the country and the wider region, and has been a major factor in the rise of global terrorism.

The war began in 1978 when the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in an attempt to prop up the communist government of Mohammad Taraki. The invasion sparked a long and bloody conflict that would last for over a decade. The Soviet Union eventually withdrew in 1989, but the war continued as the Afghan government fought against the mujahideen, a group of Afghan rebels supported by the United States and other Western powers.

In 1996, the Taliban, a fundamentalist Islamic movement, seized control of Afghanistan. The Taliban imposed a strict interpretation of Islamic law on the country, and brutally suppressed any opposition. The Taliban also provided safe haven for al-Qaeda, the terrorist group responsible for the 9/11 attacks.

In response to the 9/11 attacks, the United States invaded Afghanistan in 2001. The US quickly overthrew the Taliban, but the war continued as the Taliban waged an insurgency against the US-backed Afghan government. The US and its allies eventually withdrew from Afghanistan in 2014, but the war continued as the Taliban regained control of much of the country.

The war in Afghanistan has had a devastating impact on the country. Millions of people have been killed or injured, and millions more have been displaced from their homes. The war has also caused widespread economic damage, and has left Afghanistan as one of the poorest countries in the world.

The war in Afghanistan has also had a major impact on the wider region. The conflict has destabilized the region, and has led to the spread of terrorism. The war has also contributed to the rise of transnational crime, and has made it more difficult to address other global challenges, such as climate change and poverty.

The war in Afghanistan is a complex and multifaceted conflict. There is no easy solution to the conflict, and it is likely to continue for many years to come. However, it is important to understand the causes of the conflict, and to work towards a peaceful resolution. Only by understanding the conflict, and by working together, can we hope to end the war in Afghanistan.

The Forty-Year War in Afghanistan: A Chronicle Foretold

by Tariq Ali

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1194 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	243 pages
Hardcover	:	200 pages
Item Weight	:	10.2 ounces
Dimensions	:	6 x 0.48 x 9 inches
Paperback	:	210 pages

FREE