The origins of conflict in Afghanistan
By: Jeffery J. Roberts.
Publisher: Praeger
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Westport, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 268
Subjects: Afghanistan -- History -- 19th century.; Afghanistan -- History -- 20th century.; Afghanistan -- Foreign relations -- 19th century.; Afghanistan -- Foreign relations -- 20th century.
Description: "Focusing on Afghanistan's relations with the West during the latter half of the twentieth century, this study offers new insights on the long-term origins of the nation's recent tragedies. Roberts finds that, since the 1930s in particular, Afghanistan pursued policies far more complex, and considerably more pro-Western, than previous studies have surmised. By the end of the Second World War, Britain and Afghanistan seemed headed toward an extensive partnership in military and economic affairs. Opportunities to cement Afghanistan to the West existed, but ultimately ran afoul of regional politics, shortsighted policy, and indifference."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [241]-259) and index.