The Taliban at War

The book provides an in-depth analysis of the Taliban's military operations, emphasizing the crucial role of financial backing from foreign governments and non-state actors. It uniquely explores the organization's polycentric structure, highlighting various power centers like the Quetta Shura and the Haqqani Network. Based on extensive field research and interviews, it chronicles the Taliban's evolution from 2002 to 2015, particularly focusing on the significant Battle of Kunduz, which marked a shift towards conventional military tactics in their ongoing civil conflict.