Understanding Afghanistan Today
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Understanding Afghanistan Today
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Author : Nardo Don
language : en
Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.
Release Date : 2014-11
Understanding Afghanistan Today written by Nardo Don and has been published by Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Understanding Afghanistan Today is an accurate and contemporary presentation that explores the Middle Eastern nation of Afghanistan with a focus on the country as it is today: current issues, culture, and lifestyle. The book is written in an easy-to-read enjoyable narrative form for elementary readers 8-11,. The Afghanistan title includes a native recipe and craft for students to create. Elementary students are encouraged to consider evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. Series titles have been developed to address many of the Common Core specific goals, higher level thinking skills, and progressive learning strategies for middle grade and junior high level students.
Understanding War In Afghanistan
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Author : Joseph Collins
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2012-07-05
Understanding War In Afghanistan written by Joseph Collins and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-05 with categories.
This monograph aims to provide military leaders, civil servants, diplomats, and students with the intellectual basis they need to prepare for further study or for assignments in Afghanistan, a nation that has been at war for 33 years. Officers in the Af-Pak Hands Program may also find it a useful starting point, but their intensive studies will quickly take them beyond the scope of this work. Students or scholars may also find it a useful primer for learning about Afghanistan. By analyzing the land and its people, recapping Afghan history, and assessing the current situation, this work hopes to set a foundation upon which leaders and scholars can begin their preparation for more specific tasks. It also will examine the range of choice for future U.S. policy toward Afghanistan and give suggestions for future study. Much of the outline of recent events will be familiar to many readers. Just 2 days before their 9/11 attack on the United States, al Qaeda operatives posing as journalists succeeded in assassinating the commander of Northern Alliance forces, Ahmed Shah Massoud, inside his own headquarters in northern Afghanistan. This act was an al Qaeda favor to its Taliban brothers, a reward for their past support, and a down payment on the grief that was about to descend on the Taliban from the United States and its allies. With the heinous terrorist acts of 9/9 and 9/11, the Afghan and American people became tied together in a common war against al Qaeda and its fellow traveler, the Taliban.
Understanding War In Afghanistan
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Author : Joseph J. Collins
language : en
Publisher: NDU Press
Release Date : 2011
Understanding War In Afghanistan written by Joseph J. Collins and has been published by NDU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with History categories.
This text aims to provide military leaders, civil servants, diplomats, and students with the intellectual basis that they need to begin to prepare for further study of or an assignment in Afghanistan.
Beyond The Wild Tribes
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Author : Ceri Oeppen
language : en
Publisher: Hurst Publishers
Release Date : 2010
Beyond The Wild Tribes written by Ceri Oeppen and has been published by Hurst Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with History categories.
Afghanistan and its people, whether in Afghanistan or in its global diaspora, have generated substantial interest and the desire to understand more about the country is widely felt. This title contains chapters on a wide range of issues, which contribute to our understandings of modern Afghanistan.
Understanding War In Afghanistan
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Author : Joseph J. Collins
language : en
Publisher: U.S. Government Printing Office
Release Date : 2011
Understanding War In Afghanistan written by Joseph J. Collins and has been published by U.S. Government Printing Office this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with History categories.
This text aims to provide military leaders, civil servants, diplomats, and students with the intellectual basis that they need to begin to prepare for further study of or an assignment in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan 101
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Author : Ehsan M. Entezar
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2008-01-04
Afghanistan 101 written by Ehsan M. Entezar and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-01-04 with History categories.
Afghanistan 101 is an introduction to Afghan culture. More specifically, this dimensional analysis discusses Power Distance (PD), Uncertainty Avoidance (UA), Individualism (IND), and Masculinity (MAS) in the Afghan national culture. These dimensions are based on the work of the well-known Dutch anthropologist Geert Hofestede. The manifestations of these cultural dimensions explain the attitudes and actions of Afghans. Each chapter on dimensions also includes a section where the implications of a particular dimension are pointed out to the Westerner working in Afghanistan. Power Distance, the first dimension of culture, describes the relationship between a less powerful person and a more powerful one. As Afghanistan is on the high side of PD, social power is coercive in Afghanistan. One comes to power by force and is ousted by force; wealth and power are inseparable; decision making is autocratic and consultative; expert power does not carry much weight; age and charisma are important; and in Afghanistan, it is the authority of the person rather than the authority of position or rule that counts most. Uncertainty avoidance, the second dimension, involves dealing with fear and ambiguity—fear of nature, fear of other men, and fear of the supernatural. UA is negatively related to PD. A high PD society is on the low side of UA. Cultures use three methods to deal with fear and ambiguity: law, technology, and religion. Being on the low side of UA, Afghans rely heavily on Islam to reduce fear and uncertainty because they cannot rely on technology or the rule of law. The fundamental religious beliefs that help Afghans cope with fear and uncertainty are (1) life in this world temporary, (2) the source of both good and evil is God, and (3) God is just and will punish the oppressors and evil-doers in this world and in the next. Individualism versus collectivism, the third dimension of culture, relates to the relationship of an individual to a collectivity. In nonindividualistic societies such as Afghanistan, one’s loyalty and devotion is first and foremost to the family, ethnic or other collectivity, rather than to the country as a whole. Such loyalties are characteristic of nonnation-states, and are best explained as “Afghan nationalism” that is based on ethnicity, sect, region, and ideology. Afghanistan is not and has never been a nation-state. In a nation-state, people rally around the constitution, the flag, the national anthem, and other such symbols instead of their ethnicity, sect, region, ideology, and so on. Furthermore, a nation-state is based on the rule of law, checks and balances, human rights, freedom of the press, political parties, free and fair elections, accountability, and transparency. The concept of a nation-state is a Western phenomenon, although the roots of a nation-state are deep in some Islamic countries, shallow in others, and nonexistent in others. Turkey, the first Islamic country to have become a nation-state, falls into the first category whereas Afghanistan, into the last. For Afghanistan to move in the direction of becoming a nation-state, some type of federalism may be the only way to prevent further ethnic conflict and another civil war. Masculinity, the fourth dimension of culture, describes the degree to which there is a gender gap within a culture. Afghanistan is on the high side of MAS. As such, sex roles are set in the family and are reinforced in the schools, workplace, and other social organizations. In general, males are taught to be assertive and females, nurturing. In Afghan society, male assertiveness generally involves aggressiveness, bravery, endurance, leadership, power, dominance, and independence. Female nurturance, on the other hand, is characterized by submissiveness, patience, tenderness, and affection. It is Islamic fundamentalism and Afghan cultural tradition, rather than mainstream Islam, that limits the rights
The War In Afghanistan
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Author : Claudia Martin
language : en
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Release Date : 2017-12-15
The War In Afghanistan written by Claudia Martin and has been published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Understanding the war in Afghanistan is a critical component of understanding today's geopolitical climate. Yet facts and figures alone aren't able to capture the experiences of the men, women, and children who lived through the war. Through firsthand accounts, historical context, and critical thinking questions, this volume presents a human perspective on a war that continues to influence foreign policy today.
Analysing The Current Afghan Context
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Author : Neeraj Singh Manhas
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022-06-19
Analysing The Current Afghan Context written by Neeraj Singh Manhas and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-19 with categories.
Afghanistan is on the verge of another transition as it seeks stability and deals with a variety of internal and external issues. After the Taliban, an Islamic fundamentalist organisation, captured Kabul, Afghanistan's capital, on August 15, 2021. It was the culmination of a military offensive against the Afghan government that began in May 2021. The arrest occurred just hours after President Ashraf Ghani fled the country. The majority of Afghanistan's provincial capitals had fallen one after the other as part of a US troop withdrawal scheduled to end on August 31, 2021. Internal political turmoil, constant Taliban attacks across the country, and deadly suicide bombings by the Islamic State-Khorasan keep it busy while external nations play the New Great Game for geo-strategic ambitions both in its front yard and in its backyard. This book highlights all the ongoing issues of Afghanistan's surge and provides the readers with insights into the country's past, present and future. Afghanistan has been a nation of "graves of many nations" who saw it from their own prisms, devoid of realities of the land and the perspective of the people of the nation. Each nation left it more chaotic than when it entered. Afghanistan is today a global tragedy characterized by barbarism, human rights violations and religious fanaticism devoid of humanity. Understanding Taliban 2.0 its genesis and prognosis is thus foundational to understanding the geopolitics of the region. The book has well encapsulated this sphere and is a must read for both academia and professionals. Its detailed research presents a rich resource for understanding the challenges and dynamics of the region. - Lt Gen A B Shivane, PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd) Former Director General Mechanised Forces Distinguished Fellow, CLAWS This well-researched and detailed book provides a sharp bird's eye-view of Afghan history. The book flows very well and touches on current events and suggests paths forward. The book is recommended for scholars, academics, researchers, and those who have an interest in studying the geopolitical future of the South Asia. - Professor Swaran Singh, CIPOD, JNU An interesting book on the current geo-strategic hot spot, Afghanistan. Multiple writers have dealt with whole range of issues covering cultural, economic, political, social, and religious history of Afghanistan in a concise and interesting way. Recommended reading. - Lt Gen Kamal Jit Singh, PVSM, AVSM & Bar (Veteran) Former Western Army Commander & State Information Commissioner This book is an absorbing read which give the reader an insight into the complexities of the region. It has totally changed the way I think about this beautiful and complex country. If you want to at least "scratch the surface" of learning about Afghanistan, this is a good place to start. This was an excellent book that both gave a very readable overview of Afghanistan's history and an incisive analysis of the current situation facing the country and its future. - Maj Gen Rohit Gupta, SM (Retd)
Afghanistan
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Author : Chris Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Zed Books
Release Date : 2004-11
Afghanistan written by Chris Johnson and has been published by Zed Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-11 with History categories.
With the re-building of the failed Afghan state now at the center of the new international intervention, this book explores how the perceptions of outsiders have been at odds with Afghans' own understandings of their country. It shows how the lack of understanding that characterized past policies remains highly problematical. By continuing to indulge in a superficial, selective portrayal of the country, the international community risks manufacturing a state that does not exist, and policies that will not work.
Afghanistan A Role For India
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Author : Ravi K. Sawhney
language : en
Publisher: K W Publishers Pvt Limited
Release Date : 2011
Afghanistan A Role For India written by Ravi K. Sawhney and has been published by K W Publishers Pvt Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Afghanistan categories.
The Af-Pak region is perceived as the base of global and regional terrorism, with the presence of international terrorist groups such as the Al Qaeda, Taliban, Lashkar-e-Taiyyaba, Jaish-e- Mohammad and other UN proscribed non-state actors as Jamaat-ud Dawa. Hence, stability in the Af-Pak region is of vital interest to India. A stable Afghanistan also relates to India's immediate foreign policy goals of a peaceful periphery, good relations with neighbours, transformation of relations with the major powers and working with the international community to see a rapid recovery of the world economy. In the past, growing hostility between India and Pakistan placed Afghanistan in the centre of confrontation in a wider dyad of mutual hostility. However, now there is greater acceptability by the international community for a role for India in Afghanistan. As a major stakeholder in regional stability, India's engagement will remain crucial. India's growing economic footprint provides it enough leverage to support Kabul in many ways, while the potential for aid and development remains largely untapped. This book is a collection of essays on the situation in Afghanistan from the Indian perspective by a task force of well-qualified experts assembled by the Centre for Land Warfare Studies. The authors' views reflect India's interests and priorities, which often differ from the Western perspective. The panorama covers the situation in Afghanistan today, foreign interventions and state building, the emerging strategic environment, US' Af- Pak strategy, alternative futures, the Pakistani factor in Afghanistan's stability, and India's role in nation-building. This work will be a valuable contribution to understanding the extremely complex situation in Afghanistan, from which India cannot disengage itself.