The Wars of Afghanistan by Peter Tomsen (.ePUB)
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The Wars of Afghanistan: Messianic Terrorism, Tribal Conflicts, and the Failures of Great Powers by Peter Tomsen
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Overview: A nation shaped by endless conflict
Peter Tomsen, a former U.S. diplomat and special envoy on Afghanistan, delivers a sweeping account of the country’s modern history. Spanning from the Soviet invasion through the rise of the Taliban and into America’s post-9/11 involvement, he reveals how foreign powers repeatedly underestimated the complexity of Afghanistan’s tribal dynamics and Islamic movements.
Failures of great powers
The book argues that Afghanistan became the graveyard of empires not only because of its rugged terrain but also because of shortsighted strategies by global superpowers. Tomsen highlights how messianic terrorist ideologies, local tribal rivalries, and external meddling—from Moscow to Washington to Islamabad—combined to prolong war and instability.
A comprehensive and urgent analysis
Blending personal experience, policy insight, and historical research, Tomsen explains why Afghanistan has resisted lasting peace. His study underscores lessons about intervention, diplomacy, and the danger of ignoring local realities—lessons that remain relevant for future international conflicts.
Genre: Non-Fiction > History
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