American war in Afghanistan | Carter Malkasyan

About the book "American War in Afghanistan"

The war in Afghanistan, which lasted from 2001 to 2021, is the longest armed conflict in US history. Military analyst Carter Malkasian's book offers an in-depth understanding of this conflict, highlighting its political, economic and social aspects.

The author, relying on his own experience, deep knowledge and a large array of primary sources, analyzes in detail the key stages of the war: the invasion of 2001, the revival of the Taliban in 2006, the "big replenishment" during the Obama presidency, strategic changes after 2011, the elimination of Osama bin Laden and the influence of the "Islamic State", as well as the dramatic finale - the withdrawal of the United States from Afghanistan in 2021 and the return "Taliban" to power.

This fascinating story about the military confrontation of cultures and worldviews will be of interest to anyone interested in military affairs, the Islamic world of the Middle East and South Asia, as well as the foundations of the geopolitics of the United States and other key players on the world stage.

About the author

Carter Malkasian is a historian and head of the Department of Defense Analysis at the Naval Postgraduate School, a leading expert on Afghanistan, and an expert on the Pashto language. He also served as a senior adviser to the US military commander in Afghanistan.