- Protracted attempts to capture Osama bin Laden.
- An inability to secure a viable government through "democracy promotion" efforts.
- A lack of a wider, cohesive strategy in the "war on terror."
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How to Lose a War: The Story of America's Intervention in Afghanistan
by Amin Saikal
An incisive, authoritative account of the West's failures in Afghanistan, from 9/11 to the fall of Kabul.
In 1958, Richard Nixon famously described Afghanistan as "unconquerable." His words were tragically proven right on August 15, 2021, when, after twenty years of intervention, US and NATO forces retreated and the Taliban swiftly returned to power. This unwinnable war resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and the displacement of millions, leaving the future of Afghanistan hanging in the balance.
In this authoritative account, leading expert Amin Saikal traces the full story of America’s intervention, from the immediate aftermath of 9/11 to the present crisis. Saikal reveals how an initial swift military victory became a protracted and ultimately failed effort to transform Afghanistan. He shows how this failure was a direct result of key strategic missteps, including:
How to Lose a War offers an insightful and timely analysis of one of the most significant foreign policy failures in recent US history and considers its dire and lasting consequences for the people of Afghanistan.
About the Author
Amin Saikal is an emeritus professor and the founding director of the Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies at the Australian National University. As an Afghanistan and Middle East specialist, he is a respected authority on the region and the author of several books, including Iran Rising and Modern Afghanistan.
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