The Wars of Afghanistan: Messianic Terrorism, Tribal Conflicts, and the Failures of Great Powers
Autor Peter Tomsenen Limba Engleză Paperback – 9 dec 2013
As
Ambassador
and
Special
Envoy
on
Afghanistan
from
1989
to
1992,
Peter
Tomsen
has
had
close
relationships
with
Afghan
leaders
and
has
dealt
with
senior
Taliban,
warlords,
and
religious
leaders
involved
in
the
region's
conflicts
over
the
last
two
decades.
Now
Tomsen
draws
on
a
rich
trove
of
never-before-published
material
to
shed
new
light
on
the
American
involvement
in
the
long
and
continuing
Afghan
war.
This
book
offers
a
deeply
informed
perspective
on
how
Afghanistan's
history
as
a
“shatter
zone”
for
foreign
invaders
and
its
tribal
society
have
shaped
the
modern
Afghan
narrative.
It
brings
to
life
the
appallingly
misinformed
secret
operations
by
foreign
intelligence
agencies,
including
the
Soviet
NKVD
and
KGB,
the
Pakistani
ISI,
and
the
CIA.
American policy makers, Tomsen argues, still do not understand Afghanistan; nor do they appreciate how the CIA's covert operations and the Pentagon's military strategy have strengthened extremism in the country. At this critical time, he shows how the U.S. and the coalition it leads can assist the region back to peace and stability.
American policy makers, Tomsen argues, still do not understand Afghanistan; nor do they appreciate how the CIA's covert operations and the Pentagon's military strategy have strengthened extremism in the country. At this critical time, he shows how the U.S. and the coalition it leads can assist the region back to peace and stability.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781610392624
ISBN-10: 1610392620
Pagini: 912
Ilustrații: includes 16-pp. b/w photo insert on text
Dimensiuni: 159 x 231 x 63 mm
Greutate: 1.13 kg
Ediția:First Trade Paper Edition
Editura: PublicAffairs
Colecția PublicAffairs
ISBN-10: 1610392620
Pagini: 912
Ilustrații: includes 16-pp. b/w photo insert on text
Dimensiuni: 159 x 231 x 63 mm
Greutate: 1.13 kg
Ediția:First Trade Paper Edition
Editura: PublicAffairs
Colecția PublicAffairs
Notă biografică
Peter
Tomsenwas
President
George
H.W.
Bush's
Special
Envoy
on
Afghanistan
with
the
rank
of
Ambassador
from
1989
to
1992.
Tomsen
entered
the
Foreign
Service
in
1967
and
served
in
Thailand,
Vietnam,
China,
and
the
Soviet
Union.
He
was
United
States
Deputy
Chief
of
Mission
in
China
from
1986
to
1989,
deputy
Assistant
Secretary
for
East
Asian
Affairs
from
1992
to
1995,
and
the
American
Ambassador
to
Armenia
from
1995
to
1998.
He
lives
in
Virginia
with
his
wife.
Recenzii
Lee
H.
Hamilton,former
congressman
and
co-chair
of
the
9/11
Commission
“The Wars of Afghanistanis a richly detailed account that places current U.S. interests in Afghanistan in the historical, political, and cultural context of this troubled land. Peter Tomsen's compelling analysis of Afghan leaders and tribal politics makes this book invaluable to the policy maker. His wise and carefully considered policy blueprint—basically, America will still help and America is withdrawing—serves American interests and uplifts Afghanistan.”
Chuck Hagel,United States Secretary of Defense
“The authenticity of Tomsen's Afghanistan experiences, knowledge, and analysis is the foundation of a superbly well-written and documented presentation of an astoundingly complicated part of the world. He brings remarkable clarity to a very complex story. Tomsen's book is the most current, informed, and complete Afghanistan publication in the market today … and maybe ever. It is not an exaggeration to say that he has created a masterpiece. It's that good."
San Francisco Chronicle, A Best Book of 2011
“Peter Tomsen, a former U.S. envoy to "the Afghan resistance" from 1989 to 1992, reminds us in his sweeping history that the CIA has had a miserable record of understanding the politics of the region. "The Wars of Afghanistan" is rich with details about his interactions with key players during this critical period. Following the Soviet withdrawal, the United States continued to oppose compromise with the last Afghan communist ruler, Mohammad Najibullah, and to arm the mujahedeen, including figures now fighting the Americans. Drawing on these lessons, Tomsen persuasively calls on Washington to wrest policymaking back from the Pentagon and spy agencies, and advocates U.N. mediation of an Afghan peace process.”
Publishers Weekly,May 16, 2011
“Ambassador and special envoy to Afghanistan from 1989 to 1992, Tomsen combines scholarship, analysis, and personal experience in an encyclopedic if disturbing history of post-WWII Afghanistan. Readers will appreciate his expert…insights.”
“The Wars of Afghanistanis a richly detailed account that places current U.S. interests in Afghanistan in the historical, political, and cultural context of this troubled land. Peter Tomsen's compelling analysis of Afghan leaders and tribal politics makes this book invaluable to the policy maker. His wise and carefully considered policy blueprint—basically, America will still help and America is withdrawing—serves American interests and uplifts Afghanistan.”
Chuck Hagel,United States Secretary of Defense
“The authenticity of Tomsen's Afghanistan experiences, knowledge, and analysis is the foundation of a superbly well-written and documented presentation of an astoundingly complicated part of the world. He brings remarkable clarity to a very complex story. Tomsen's book is the most current, informed, and complete Afghanistan publication in the market today … and maybe ever. It is not an exaggeration to say that he has created a masterpiece. It's that good."
Steve
Coll,
author
ofThe
Bin
LadensandGhost
Wars
"Peter Tomsen has a depth of understanding and knowledge about the history of Afghanistan that makes him a unique asset in our effort to grapple with the multiple conflicts and intricate politics in what has turned out to be America's longest war.”
Winston Lord,former Assistant Secretary of State
“Accolades like 'magisterial,' 'definitive,' and 'vital' should be reserved for rare books like Peter Tomsen's 'The Wars of Afghanistan.' Few Americans are as knowledgeable about that tormented land's past; none have been more savvy or prescient about its unrolling future. Tomsen's compelling narrative draws upon meticulous scholarship and virgin archives, personal frontline engagement and close ties with major players. This multilayered volume melds sweeping history, cultural painting, political analysis, governmental battles, dramatic action, and provocative prescriptions. 'The Wars of Afghanistan' is bound to have urgent impact and enduring resonance.”
"Peter Tomsen has a depth of understanding and knowledge about the history of Afghanistan that makes him a unique asset in our effort to grapple with the multiple conflicts and intricate politics in what has turned out to be America's longest war.”
Winston Lord,former Assistant Secretary of State
“Accolades like 'magisterial,' 'definitive,' and 'vital' should be reserved for rare books like Peter Tomsen's 'The Wars of Afghanistan.' Few Americans are as knowledgeable about that tormented land's past; none have been more savvy or prescient about its unrolling future. Tomsen's compelling narrative draws upon meticulous scholarship and virgin archives, personal frontline engagement and close ties with major players. This multilayered volume melds sweeping history, cultural painting, political analysis, governmental battles, dramatic action, and provocative prescriptions. 'The Wars of Afghanistan' is bound to have urgent impact and enduring resonance.”
San Francisco Chronicle, A Best Book of 2011
“Peter Tomsen, a former U.S. envoy to "the Afghan resistance" from 1989 to 1992, reminds us in his sweeping history that the CIA has had a miserable record of understanding the politics of the region. "The Wars of Afghanistan" is rich with details about his interactions with key players during this critical period. Following the Soviet withdrawal, the United States continued to oppose compromise with the last Afghan communist ruler, Mohammad Najibullah, and to arm the mujahedeen, including figures now fighting the Americans. Drawing on these lessons, Tomsen persuasively calls on Washington to wrest policymaking back from the Pentagon and spy agencies, and advocates U.N. mediation of an Afghan peace process.”
Publishers Weekly,May 16, 2011
“Ambassador and special envoy to Afghanistan from 1989 to 1992, Tomsen combines scholarship, analysis, and personal experience in an encyclopedic if disturbing history of post-WWII Afghanistan. Readers will appreciate his expert…insights.”