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Ahmed Rashid

    1 janvier 1948

    Ahmed Rashid est un journaliste et auteur pakistanais dont le travail examine les paysages politiques et sociaux complexes de l'Asie centrale. Ses écrits explorent les liens complexes entre l'islam militant, les forces géopolitiques et les intérêts économiques, offrant aux lecteurs une profonde compréhension de la région. L'analyse perspicace de Rashid et ses explications claires de sujets complexes en font un commentateur essentiel des affaires mondiales contemporaines. Son travail se distingue par une couverture médiatique pointue et un examen critique des efforts de construction nationale.

    Taliban. Afghanistans Gotteskämpfer und der neue Krieg am Hindukusch
    Jihad
    Taliban
    Descent into chaos
    Pakistan on the Brink
    Pakistan
    • Pakistan

      • 408pages
      • 15 heures de lecture

      Includes material on the Taliban insurgency, the Musharraf years, the return and subsequent assassination of Benazir Bhutto, and the unlikely election as president of Asif Ali Zardari.

      Pakistan
      4,3
    • Pakistan on the Brink

      • 256pages
      • 9 heures de lecture

      What does the future hold for the world's most unstable region? This title examines the changing casts of characters in this story, the future of the Taliban and international terrorism, and the political manoeuvring both within Pakistan and Afghanistan and among Western allies, offering a way forward for all countries involved.

      Pakistan on the Brink
      4,1
    • Descent into chaos

      • 498pages
      • 18 heures de lecture

      Examines how the failure of the nation building policies of the United States have contributed to increased instability in both Pakistan and Afghanistan, a result which represents the greatest threat to peace and security in the global community

      Descent into chaos
      4,0
    • Taliban

      The story of Afghan warlords

      • 200pages
      • 7 heures de lecture

      An exploration of the overwhelming complexity of Afghan politics, this title explains how it came in to being, how it is sustained and how Osama bin Laden has risen to such a figure of absolute power.

      Taliban
      4,0
    • Jihad

      The Rise of Militant Islam in Central Asia

      • 320pages
      • 12 heures de lecture

      Exploring a crucial and often neglected region of Islamic fundamentalism, this book offers a comprehensive analysis from the author of the "New York Times" bestseller "Taliban." It delves into the complexities and dynamics of the area, shedding light on its significance in the broader context of global Islamic movements. Through detailed research and insights, the author provides a deeper understanding of the ideological and social factors at play.

      Jihad
      3,8