afghanistan

A personal narrative of the war in Afghanistan and how it went dangerously wrong. Graeme Smith was a young reporter who, for several years, was the only Western journalist brave enough to live full-time in the perilous southern region. This account of modern warfare takes the reader into alleys, cockpits, and prisons. Smith was not simply embedded with the military. He operated independently and at great personal risk to report from inside the war. The heroes of his story are the translators, guides, and ordinary citizens who helped him find the truth and they provided the key to understanding why the West failed to deliver peace and democracy.

Ratcliffe once belonged to a group of highly trained soldiers but he left the military to pursue a career in Melbourne, Australia in alternative medicine. Years later, he returned to Afghanistan for a short assignment as a contractor. He planned to return to Australia in a few weeks. Five years later he finally made it home. The reality of the war in Afghanistan was danger in all areas--human trafficking, drug lords, corrupt officials, and dishonesty everywhere he turned. He tried to make a difference but was betrayed and wound up incarcerated in a medieval Afghan prison, awaiting the death penalty.

Former CIA station chief in Islamabad and director of the CIA's Counterterrorism Center Robert Grenier describes events of the Afghan War.

Describes one day in the life of an Afghan girl, from her routine of gathering water before dawn to the arrival of her uncle, aunt, and cousins, who will be staying with her and her family.

A collection of twenty-four essays that provides varying perspectives on issues related to Afghanistan, discussing the military situation, the status of human rights, progress toward democracy, and the economy.

"The War in Afghanistan recounts the United States' involvement in the war against terrorism, including incidents leading up to the war, and key events and people"--Back cover.

Presents an overview of the Taliban's history, ideology, origins, political power, and capabilities.

An analysis of threats to the security of the Afghan people while the Taliban and al Qaeda remain a problem, covering social issues, women's rights, livelihoods, natural resources, labor, income, international humanitarian aid, and traditional, formal, and customary systems of justice in the region.

Introduces eight men who made significant discoveries about ancient Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, uses their coins and collections as the basis for a critical appraisal of modern views and sources for interpreting the history of the three countries, and features a collection of papers that discuss specific aspects of the discoveries made by early pioneers. Includes photographs.and illustrations.

Offers an overview of the culture and customs of Afghanistan, discussing the country's people, land, economy, social structure, traditions, and history.