Title: The Taliban and the crisis of Afghanistan
Description: [This book] explores ... how has a seemingly anachronistic band of religious zealots managed to retain a tenacious foothold in the struggle for Afghanistan's future ... [It] investigates ... questions relating to the character of the Taliban, its evolution over time, and its capacity to affect the future of the region.--Dust jacket.
Subjects: Taliban, History, Afghan War, 2001-, Afghanistan, politics and government, Islamic fundamentalism, United states, politics and government, 21st century
Places: Afghanistan
Time periods: 1989-2001, 2001-