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Carter Malkasian is an American historian and former advisor to the U. S.
Known for: The American War in Afghanistan: A History
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The American War in Afghanistan: A History
This book provides a comprehensive history of the United States' war in Afghanistan from 2001 to 2021. Drawing on extensive interviews and firsthand experience, Carter Malkasian examines the political, military, and cultural dimensions of the conflict, exploring why the war lasted so long and why the Taliban ultimately prevailed. The work offers a balanced and deeply informed account of America’s longest war, its human costs, and its enduring consequences for both Afghanistan and the United States.
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Early Invasion and Taliban Collapse (2001–2002)
The war’s first chapter was written with confidence and clarity. In the aftermath of September 11, the American people demanded justice, and the U.S. military delivered swift vengeance. Within weeks of launching Operation Enduring Freedom, the Taliban’s hold on Kabul fractured. By December 2001, the...
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Nation-Building and Insurgency (2003–2005)
After the victories came the burdens of creation. Nation-building is not merely an act of policy; it demands empathy, cultural understanding, and endurance. During these years, America’s attention was divided—the invasion of Iraq drained focus, funds, and strategic coherence. In Afghanistan, reconst...
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About Carter Malkasian
Carter Malkasian is an American historian and former advisor to the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff. He has served in Iraq and Afghanistan and is known for his expertise in counterinsurgency and U.S. foreign policy. Malkasian holds a Ph.D. in history from Oxford University and has written several books o...
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Carter Malkasian is an American historian and former advisor to the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff. He has served in Iraq and Afghanistan and is known for his expertise in counterinsurgency and U.S. foreign policy. Malkasian holds a Ph.D. in history from Oxford University and has written several books o...
Carter Malkasian is an American historian and former advisor to the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff. He has served in Iraq and Afghanistan and is known for his expertise in counterinsurgency and U.S. foreign policy. Malkasian holds a Ph.D. in history from Oxford University and has written several books on modern warfare and military strategy.
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