Focusing on Afghanistan's relations with the West during the latter half of the 20th century, this study offers insights into the long-term origins of the nation's recent tragedies. Roberts finds that, since the 1930s in particular, Afghanistan pursued policies far more complex, and considerably more pro-Western, than previous studies have surmised. By the end of World War II, Britain and Afghanistan seemed headed toward an extensive partnership in military and economic affairs. Opportunities to cement Afghanistan to the West existed, but ultimately ran afoul of regional politics, shortsighted policy and indifference. The rise of the Indian nationalist movement and the eventual partition of India would have strategic ramifications for Afghanistan. Pakistan and India, weakened and poised against each other, saw no reason to aid the Kabul regime, leaving only the United States as a potential benefactor. Successive American administrations, however, denied most Afghan requests. When the Eisenhower administration extended support to Pakistan, it alienated Afghan leaders, who then chose to broker a deal with the Soviet Union. Roberts analyzes recent American policy toward Afghanistan and its neighbours, clarifying the current situation and offering guidelines for future relations.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
ABC-Clio
ISBN-13
9780275978785
eBay Product ID (ePID)
95785242
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Regional History
Author
Jeffery Roberts
Publication Name
The Origins of Conflict in Afghanistan
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Government, History
Publication Year
2003
Type
Study Guide
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Jeffery Roberts
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
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