The Taliban are a unique and complicated manifestation of the growth of radical Islam worldwide. Looking beyond the stereotypes, this text explores what they stand for and the factors leading to their rapid rise to miltary and political dominance over Afghanistan. It describes the continuing war in Afghanistan and examines the tortured dialogue with the Taliban on human rights issues and the impossible dilemmas faced by humanitarian agencies in Afghanistan. Finally, it discusses the international community's responsibility ...
Read More
The Taliban are a unique and complicated manifestation of the growth of radical Islam worldwide. Looking beyond the stereotypes, this text explores what they stand for and the factors leading to their rapid rise to miltary and political dominance over Afghanistan. It describes the continuing war in Afghanistan and examines the tortured dialogue with the Taliban on human rights issues and the impossible dilemmas faced by humanitarian agencies in Afghanistan. Finally, it discusses the international community's responsibility in such situations and how it should respond.
Read Less
Add this copy of The Taliban: War, Religion and the New Order in to cart. $42.45, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1998 by Zed Books.