In the graveyard of empires : America's war in Afghanistan
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New York : W.W. Norton & Co., [2009].
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
xxxiv, 414 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps, plans ; 25 cm
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Published
New York : W.W. Norton & Co., [2009].
Format
Book
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
Notes
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 331-400) and index.
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"Following the September 11 attacks, the United States successfully overthrew the Taliban regime in Afghanistan. The U.S. established security throughout the country--killing, capturing, or scattering most of al Qa'ida's senior operatives--and Afghanistan finally began to emerge from more than two decades of struggle and conflict. But Jones argues that as early as 2001, planning for the Iraq War siphoned resources and personnel, undermining the gains that had been made. Jones introduces us to key figures on both sides of the war. He then analyzes the insurgency from a historical and structural point of view, showing how a rising drug trade, poor security forces, and pervasive corruption undermined the Karzai government, while Americans abandoned a successful strategy, failed to provide the necessary support, and allowed a growing sanctuary for insurgents in Pakistan to catalyze the Taliban resurgence"--From book jacket.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Jones, S. G. (2009). In the graveyard of empires: America's war in Afghanistan . W.W. Norton & Co..
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jones, Seth G., 1972-. 2009. In the Graveyard of Empires: America's War in Afghanistan. W.W. Norton & Co.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jones, Seth G., 1972-. In the Graveyard of Empires: America's War in Afghanistan W.W. Norton & Co, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Jones, Seth G. In the Graveyard of Empires: America's War in Afghanistan W.W. Norton & Co., 2009.
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