Taliban Phenomenon Afghanistan 1994-1997

Name: Taliban Phenomenon Afghanistan 1994-1997
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ISBN: 9780195792744

ISBN-10: 0195792742

ISBN-13: 9780195792744

Edition: 2000

Authors: Kamal Matinuddin

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Kamal Matinuddin analyzes the origin, aims and objectives of the Taliban movement, examining the reasons for their phenomenal success, and explaining clearly the repercussions of an ultra-religious regime in Kabul on the security of Pakistan and its neighbors.

Book details

List price: $29.95
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 2/3/2000
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 306
Size: 5.31" wide x 8.50" long x 0.71" tall
Weight: 0.748
Language: English



List of Maps and Photographs


List of Tables


Foreword


Preface


Acknowledgments



Background


Geo-strategic Environment


External Factors


Internal Situation



Genesis of the Taliban Phenomenon


Definition


Deeni Madaris


The Pakistani Linkage


Origins of the Taliban


Immediate Causes of the Rise of the Taliban Movement


Demographic Character


The Taliban's Religious Attitude


Organization


Aims and Objectives



The Military Dimension


Military Strength


Sources of Weapon Supplies


Availability of Money


Training


Tactics Used


Major Military Engagements



Reconciliation Efforts by Rabbani's Government Before the Fall of Kabul


Overtures to the Taliban


Pakistan Initiates Peace Talks


Winning over Hikmetyar


Dostum Switches Sides



The Drug Problem in Taliban-Controlled Areas


Drug Trafficking


Anti-Narcotics Measures



Pakistan's Policy Towards the Taliban


Disenchantment with President Rabbani


Pakistan Tilts Towards the Taliban


Rabbani and Masood Turn Against Pakistan


Opening the Western Route


Pakistan Attempts to Broker a Peace Accord


The Issue of Recognition



The Roles and Interests of Other Powers


Iran


Tehran Parleys


Saudi Arabia


The United States


Central Asian Republics


Russia


India


The Organization of Islamic Conference



The United Nations


Arms Embargo


Aid to Afghanistan