After casting aimlessly about the internet for possible books, I figure I might as well go here since this sort of thing is right up your collective alley.
Books about the Taleban and mujahideen fighters in Afghanistan (and Pakistan). More specifically:
A history of Afghanistan during the war against the Soviets
Afghan civil war and the rise of the Taliban
Ongoing war in Afghanistan
Opium trade
International relations of the mujahideen/taliban. Particularly with Pakistan and Iran
The rise of extremism in Pakistan, and the civil war being fought there
Up to date, military focused works get the emphasis, but I could also probably use some more general history. Any suggestions?
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As well, how do you guys feel about making this a general book thread? I didn't check the archives so maybe one already exists, but if anyone wants to discuss books about the "war on terrorism" in general, then feel free. Books are pretty well a required tool to understand conflicts in my opinion, and a lot of the good ones can be obscure making a forum a great place to get book ideas.
Books about the Taleban and mujahideen fighters in Afghanistan (and Pakistan). More specifically:
A history of Afghanistan during the war against the Soviets
Afghan civil war and the rise of the Taliban
Ongoing war in Afghanistan
Opium trade
International relations of the mujahideen/taliban. Particularly with Pakistan and Iran
The rise of extremism in Pakistan, and the civil war being fought there
Up to date, military focused works get the emphasis, but I could also probably use some more general history. Any suggestions?
*********
As well, how do you guys feel about making this a general book thread? I didn't check the archives so maybe one already exists, but if anyone wants to discuss books about the "war on terrorism" in general, then feel free. Books are pretty well a required tool to understand conflicts in my opinion, and a lot of the good ones can be obscure making a forum a great place to get book ideas.
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