Afghanistan: The Wounded Land
In the early 1970s, Afghanistan was at a crossroad between modernity and tradition, Islam and communism. When the Communists seized power, the contradictions exploded and a never-ending war began.
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In the early 1970s, Afghanistan was at a crossroad between modernity and tradition, Islam and communism. When the Communists seized power, the contradictions exploded and a never-ending war began.
In the 1960s, Afghanistan was divided between a westernized elite and a traditional, largely poor majority of the...
In 1979, the Soviet army entered Afghanistan. In reaction, the Afghans called for jihad against the godless invaders...
The Soviet army left Afghanistan, but the war continued between Mujahidin commanders. The country fell into chaos until...
Following 9/11 and the overthrow of the Taliban, an international coalition tried to bring peace and democracy to...
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Kingdom
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Kingdom
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Jihad
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Jihad