The Taliban and the Crisis of Afghanistan

[This book] explores ... how has a seemingly anachronistic band of religious zealots managed to retain a tenacious foothold in the struggle for Afghanistan's future.... [It] investigates ... questions relating to the character of the Taliban, its evolution over time, and its capacity to affect the future of the region.--Dust jacket.

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Rahman (Amir), 37, 144, 162-166, 188, 338, 383n40, 384nl0 Abdul Rahman
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