Losing Afghanistan: An Obituary for the Intervention

by Noah Coburn

Book Overview

The U.S.-led intervention in Afghanistan mobilized troops, funds, and people on an international level not seen since World War II. Hundreds of thousands of individuals and tens of billions of dollars flowed into the country. But what was gained for Afghanistan--or for the international community that footed the bill? Why did development money not lead to more development? Why did a military presence make things more dangerous?

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0804797773
• ISBN13: 9780804797771
• Release Date: February 2016
• Publisher: Stanford University Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 8.9"