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ISBN 13: 9780415470247

Author: Nabi Misdaq

Afghan society is analyzed from a fresh standpoint in this book which discusses the country’s two and a half centuries of socio-political disquiet and outside interference. The author explores the continuous struggle between the central government and the cornerstone of the present state, the tribes. In its examination of the interchange between the centre and the periphery, the book presents a compelling review of Afghan history, the role of Islam and the contemporary theories of state, Islam, nationalism, ethnicity, and tribalism. In addition, Misdaq considers Afghanistan’s dynamism and long established custom of dealing with foreign invaders. Covering the Soviet occupation, ethnic conflicts and the US invasion, the book examines Afghan resilience and the capacity to raise an army of fighting men. Written by a well-respected authority on the region, the book highlights past mistakes which should not be repeated and recommends the way forward for this troubled nation.

Afghanistan Political Frailty and External Interference 1st Table of contents:

Part I: A State in the Making

1 Formation of the Afghan State: 1747–72

Introduction

Struggle Against the Moghuls: The Roshani Movement

Initial Attempt in Forming the State: The Ghilzai Uprising, the Kandahar State

The Conquest of Persia: Mir Wais’ Family Wrangles, the Hotak Downfall

The 1747 Jirga: Election of Ahmad Shah in Kandahar

Ahmad Khan As King: Final Attempt to Form the State

Declaration of Independence

Ahmad Shah: From King to Emperor

State Formation

Conclusion

2 State to Nation: 1773–1973

Introduction

The Fragility of the Afghan State

Attempts At Modernisation

The Geopolitical Position of Afghanistan: Its Vulnerability to External Forces

Conclusion

Part II: Sowing the Seeds of Turmoil

3 Daoud’s Republic: 1973–78

Introduction

Pashtunistan

The Decade of Constitution

Daoud’s Comeback

Daoud’s Soviet Connection

Why Daoud Came to Power

Daoud in office

Daoud’s U-turn on the Communists

Murders, Assassinations and Daoud’s Overthrow

Conclusion

4 Afghan Communist Parties and Personalities

Introduction

Leftists and Nationalists Come of Age

The Entry of the Communists

Strife Among the Communists

Key Communist Leaders

Conclusion

5 Events Leading to the Soviet Invasion

Introduction

PDPA Internal Tensions Play Into Soviet Hands

Soviets Prepare the Grounds For Invasion

Soviets Taking Stock of Uprisings and Discontent

Amin’s 104 Days in office

Conclusion

Part III: Battleground of Superpowers

6 Afghan Resistance: 1975–92

Introduction

Manning, Finance and the Organisation of Resistance

The Islamist Movement in Afghanistan

Conclusion

7 From Common Cause to Internal War and the Rise of the Taleban

Introduction

The Struggle For Power

The Kabul Communists, the Loya Jirga and the King

A New Anti-pashtun Alliance

The Struggle For Political Power

The Urban Guerrilla War

The Taleban

A Closer Look At the Taleban Movement

Conclusion

8 Post-communist Ethnicity

Introduction

Ethnicity in the Pre-state Era

Ethnicity in the Afghan Kingdom

Post-communist Ethnicity

The Ethnic Divide

Dividing Afghanistan on Ethnic Lines

Ethnicity Revitalised

Harmony and Provocation

Conclusion

Conclusion

Introduction

Continuity and Discontinuity

The Emergence of the Modern Afghan Nation-state

Resistance to Modernity

The Decade of the Constitution

Ethnicity and Ideology in Contemporary Afghanistan

Comparative and Theoretical Issues: Tribe and State

Islam

The Way Ahead

Epilogue America’s and Afghanistan’s 9/11

Introduction

Background to the Us Occupation: The Osama Bin Laden Affair

Karzai and the New Government

Winning Hearts and Minds?

Long-term Consequences of American Occupation

Conclusion

Appendix 1: Categorising Books on Afghanistan

Appendix 2: The Institutions of Pashtunwali

Islam and Pashtunwali

Appendix 3: State and Islamic Jurisprudence

Appendix 4: Struggle Against Persians in the West

Appendix 5: Abdali Uprising, Intrigue and Deception

Appendix 6: The Early Life of Ahmad Shah, King in Waiting

Appendix 7: Nader Shah’S Assassination, Formation of the Afghan State

Appendix 8: Britain’s Forward Policy and the ‘Great Game’

Appendix 9: British and Soviet/Russian Interest in Afghanistan

Appendix 10: The Pashtunistan Issue

1. Why Was the Durand Agreement Signed?

2. The British Drawing of This Line Did Not Incorporate All the Tribes

3. Could Partition of British India Legally Pass on These Tribes to the Successor State of Pakistan?

4. What Constitutes the Claim Over This Territory and Its People By the Two Disputing Countries, Afghanistan and Pakistan?

Appendix 11: The Initial Months of Communists in Power

1978

1979

Appendix 12: Mujahideen Resistance Parties

A. Islamist

B. Moderate Parties

C. Shi’ah Parties

Appendix 13: Geneva Negotiations

Background to the Talks

The Mechanism For the Talks

The Agenda For Negotiation

Appendix 14: Russian Designs on Afghanistan

Notes

Introduction

1: Formation of the Afghan State: 1747–72

2: State to Nation: 1773–1973

3: Daoud’s Republic: 1973–78

4: Afghan Communist Parties and Personalities

5: Events Leading to the Soviet Invasion

6: Afghan Resistance: 1975–92

7: From Common Cause to Internal War and the Rise of Taleban

8: Post Communist Ethnicity

Epilogue

Appendix 4: Struggle Against Persians in the West

Appendix 5: Abdali Uprising, Intrigue and Deception

Appendix 6: The Early Life of Ahmad Shah, King in Waiting

Appendix 7: Nader Shah’s Assassination, Formation of the Afghan

Appendix 9: British and Soviet/Russian Interest in Afghanistan

Appendix 10: The Pashtunistan Issue

Bibliography

Manuscripts, Newspapers and Radio Monitoring Reports

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