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Descent into Chaos
By Ahmed Rashid
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Description
The war on terror is being lost - but not just in Iraq. As this devastating book shows the real crisis zone now lies in central Asia. Veteran reporter Ahmed Rashid has unparalleled access to the region and knows its leading players from presidents to warlords. Here he documents how closely Pakistan's US-backed regime is linked with extremists; how broken promises in Afghanistan have led to a resurgent Taliban fed by drugs money; and how the largest landmass in the world is now a breeding ground for terrorism.
In this story of squandered opportunities misguided alliances and double-dealing Rashid pinpoints with chilling accuracy where the true threat to our global security comes from.
'Compulsively readable' Justin Marozzi Evening Standard
Profound and lively ... it reads like a thriller ... graphic detailed and worrying' Michael Fathers New Statesman
'Gripping ... a major contribution to understanding the region and the events of recent years ... thought-provoking and important' Jason Burke Observer
'His knowledge of events and people there is second to none and the information he has gathered often at great personal risk makes alarming reading' Kim Sengupta Independent
'A superbly researched account of post-9/11 Asia ... outstanding' Sameer Rahim Daily Telegraph
Ahmed Rashid is Pakistan's premiere journalist an expert on Central Asia on jihad and Muslim extremists movements on the Taliban and Al Qaeda on insurgency and on the catastrophe of US policy in this region on which he has reported for 25 years. Author of three books his work Taliban was a huge international bestseller widely recognized as the definitive account.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
562
Release Date:
2009-04-30
Publication Date:
2009-04-30
Publisher:
Penguin
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
0141020865
ISBN13:
9780141020860
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
662 g
Height:
129 cm
Width:
198 cm
Thickness:
33 cm
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