{"product_id":"taliban-by-ahmed-rashid","title":"Taliban by Ahmed Rashid","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"872\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"17\"\u003eBook Summary:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"20\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"20\" data-end=\"85\"\u003eTaliban: Militant Islam, Oil and Fundamentalism in Central Asia\u003c\/em\u003e by Ahmed Rashid is a detailed and authoritative account of the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan. Originally published in 2000 and updated in later editions, the book explores the origins, ideology, and political strategies of the Taliban, and how they gained control of Afghanistan after years of civil war. Rashid examines the complex interplay between religion, regional politics, and international interests—including the roles of Pakistan, the United States, and oil companies in Central Asia. He also sheds light on how the Taliban’s harsh interpretation of Islam affected Afghan society, particularly women. The book became a crucial reference after the 9\/11 attacks, helping readers around the world understand the roots of extremism and the geopolitical stakes in Afghanistan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"1723\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"895\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"895\" data-end=\"898\"\u003eAhmed Rashid is a Pakistani journalist, author, and expert on Central Asia, Afghanistan, and radical Islamic movements. Born in 1948, he studied at Cambridge University and has worked as a correspondent for major publications like the \u003cem data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003eFar Eastern Economic Review\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1189\"\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/em\u003e. Rashid is known for his deep knowledge of the region, built over decades of reporting from conflict zones. His work gained international acclaim after 9\/11, with \u003cem data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eTaliban\u003c\/em\u003e becoming a bestseller and essential reading for policymakers and academics. He has since written several other influential books, including \u003cem data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003eDescent into Chaos\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003ePakistan on the Brink\u003c\/em\u003e. Rashid is widely respected for his balanced, insightful analysis and his ability to explain complex geopolitical issues in accessible language.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255605059770,"sku":"350LWNF9D-Used","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/taat.jpg?v=1761066445","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/taliban-by-ahmed-rashid","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}