The Return of the Taliban: Afghanistan After the Americans Left by Hassan Abbas

📘 The Return of the Taliban: Afghanistan After the Americans Left by Hassan Abbas – Paperback Edition
A definitive account of the Taliban’s resurgence and Afghanistan’s uncertain future.

In The Return of the Taliban, scholar and regional expert Hassan Abbas delivers a timely and incisive examination of the Taliban's return to power following the U.S. withdrawal in 2021. Drawing from firsthand sources, regional insights, and historical context, Abbas explores the internal dynamics, ideological foundations, and geopolitical challenges facing the Taliban's new regime.

🔍 Inside the Book:

• Historical Context: Traces the Taliban's evolution from their emergence in 1994, through their initial rule, downfall post-9/11, and eventual resurgence in 2021.

• Internal Dynamics: Analyzes the factional divisions within the Taliban, highlighting tensions between hardliners and moderates, and the challenges of transitioning from insurgency to governance.

• Ideological Foundations: Examines the group's Deobandi roots, Pashtun cultural influences, and the impact of their religious ideology on policy-making.

• Geopolitical Landscape: Discusses the Taliban's interactions with regional powers, including strained relations with Pakistan, and the challenges posed by groups like the Islamic State in Khorasan (ISKP).

• Governance Challenges: Addresses issues such as economic instability, humanitarian crises, and the regime's approach to women's rights and minority groups.

📖 Product Details:

• Format: Paperback

• Language: English

• Pages: Approximately 320

• Genre: Political History, International Relations, Middle Eastern Studies

🛍️ Perfect For:

• Students and scholars of Middle Eastern and South Asian politics

• Policy makers and analysts focusing on international relations and security

• Readers seeking a comprehensive understanding of Afghanistan's current political climate

🔖 Notable Reviews:

“Abbas’s survey is a valiant attempt at explaining the enigma that is Afghanistan under the Taliban.”
— Isambard Wilkinson, The Times 

“Provides a well-informed survey of the second Islamic Emirate.”
— Steve Coll, New York Review of Books

“Compact, accessible, and engrossing.”
— Oliver-James Campbell, Times Literary Supplementy