The Taliban Phenomenon: Afghanistan 1994-1997

Author
Matinuddin, Kamal
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Year
1999
Language
English
Keywords
Call Number
DS371.3 .M38x 1999
ISBN
0-19-579274-2
Reference Only
Off
Number of Pages
288
Library of Congress Subject Heading
Taliban
Library of Congress Subject Heading 2
Afghanistan -- History -- 1989-2001
Abstract

Kamal Matinuddin analyzes the origin, aims and objectives of the Taliban movement, examining the reasons for their phenomenal success, and explaining clearly the repercussions of an ultra-religious regime in Kabul on the security of Pakistan and its neighbors.