Carter Malkasyan — American military historian, expert on international security and strategic studies. He has extensive experience working in conflict zones, particularly in Afghanistan, where he served as a high-level advisor, including as a senior advisor to the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff. Malkasian is well known for his analyzes of military conflicts and his special attention to the cultural aspects of warfare.
Among his most famous books are"War in Afghanistan: A Cultural History"and"Confrontation of a Nation: Why America Lost the War in Afghanistan", where he deeply analyzes the causes of conflicts and the lessons that can be learned from them. His works are distinguished by thorough research and an accessible style of presentation of complex military topics.