Humanitarian Invasion

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Focusing on the transformative effects of international aid in Afghanistan, this book offers a comprehensive analysis of the country's development amidst Cold War tensions. By utilizing a variety of archival sources and firsthand accounts, Timothy Nunan illustrates how Afghanistan became a testing ground for nation-building efforts by various global powers. The narrative spans from the 1960s through the rise of the Taliban, highlighting the complexities of humanitarian interventions and their lasting implications on Afghan statehood and identity.