From Jihad to Emirate: The Taliban's Rise to Power

By Borna Ahadi

From Jihad to Emirate: The Taliban's Rise to Power

Uncover the untold story of one of the most consequential movements of our time.

In From Jihad to Emirate, journey into the heart of modern Afghanistan's most turbulent chapters-where religious extremism, global geopolitics, and cultural conflict collide. This riveting historical narrative traces the Taliban's rise from a scattered network of religious students to a formidable regime that reshaped Afghanistan and shocked the world.

From their origins in the wake of the Soviet withdrawal to the collapse of the U.S.-backed republic in 2021, this book explores:

The brutal infighting among the Mujahideen after the Soviet exit

The Taliban's early foundations and their rapid conquest of Afghanistan in 1996

The alliance with Al-Qaeda and the consequences of 9/11

The U.S. invasion, the collapse of the Emirate, and the two-decade insurgency

The stunning return of the Taliban to power in 2021-and what it means for the future

Packed with dramatic events, deep analysis, and firsthand insights, From Jihad to Emirate is essential reading for students of history, political science, international relations, and anyone seeking to understand how ideology, war, and power collide in our globalized world.

Perfect for readers interested in: Afghanistan history, Taliban regime, Islamic extremism, global terrorism, Al-Qaeda, geopolitics, U.S. foreign policy, and modern Middle Eastern studies.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F4DGFZNF
• ISBN13: 9798317350222
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"