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The Return of the Taliban by Hassan Abbas
The Return of the Taliban by Hassan Abbas
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The Return of the Taliban: Afghanistan After the Americans Left
by Hassan Abbas
"The first account of the new Taliban—showing who they are, what they want, and how they differ from their predecessors."
🌍 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | MIDDLE EASTERN HISTORY | POLITICAL SCIENCE
A groundbreaking, essential account examining the resurgence, internal dynamics, and global strategy of the Taliban following the 2021 fall of Kabul.
Extended Synopsis
Since the dramatic fall of Kabul in 2021, the Taliban have achieved effective control over Afghanistan—a startling reality that few Western commentators anticipated. However, after fighting a bitter, twenty-year war against the Republic of Afghanistan, reestablishing national governance has proven to be a highly complex procedure. What is the true strategy of the Taliban now that they have returned to power?
In this groundbreaking new account, Hassan Abbas provides a rigorous examination of the resurgent Taliban. He meticulously details the widening ruptures between moderate factions and hardliners currently in power. The book explores how the group navigates debilitating internal and external threats, ranging from severe humanitarian crises to clashes with the Islamic State in Khorasan (IS-K). Furthermore, Abbas sheds light on their evolving global diplomacy, particularly their strategic engagements with China and neighboring Central Asian states. Built on unparalleled regional sources and exclusive profiles of major Taliban leaders, The Return of the Taliban stands as the definitive account of the movement's consolidation of power in a post-American Afghanistan.
About the Author
Hassan Abbas is an acclaimed scholar, academic, and expert in international relations and security studies. Making considered use of extensive contacts and sources within the region, he brings a deeply informed and nuanced perspective to the complex geopolitical realities of South and Central Asia.
Reader Targeting & Academic Utility
- Political Scientists & Historians: A crucial text for understanding contemporary Middle Eastern geopolitics and the aftermath of foreign military intervention.
- Foreign Policy Analysts: Provides rare insights into the internal power struggles, diplomatic ties, and future trajectory of the Afghan government.
- General Non-Fiction Readers: Offers an accessible yet rigorous breakdown of one of the most significant global shifts of the 21st century.
Technical Specifications
| ISBN-13 | 9780300278712 |
| ISBN-10 | 0300278713 |
| Book Binding | Paperback |
| Publisher | Yale University Press |
| Language | English |
| LCCN | 2024934833 |
| Subjects | Political Science, Afghanistan, Taliban |
Accolades & Features
- Selected as a Newsweek Staffers' Favorite Book of 2023.
- Features exclusive profiles of major Taliban leaders and decision-makers.
- Provides a detailed look at the widening gap between moderate and hardline factions.
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