Afghanistan and Asian Stability

This study, for the first time attempts to examine critically the genesis of crisis in Afghanistan and its historical roots, conflicting geopolitical interests of big powers in the post cold war period, its proximity to oil rich Central Asia, role of Islamic card and theory of civilization conflict, the cruciality of building modern nation-state in backward societies with rich civilizational heritage. A collection of articles based on independent studies merits attention of experts on Asia, diplomats and policy makers. About The Author:- V.D. Chopra, is a noted expert on external affairs and nuclear policy, and a peace Activist. Contents:- CONTENTS:- # List of Contributors : Preface : Introduction : Geopolitical Importance of Afghanistan : Specific Feature of the Development of Feudalism in Afghanistan : Afghanistan's Independence Development : The Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan : The Russian and Central Asian Response to Taliban Takeover of Kabul : Russian Perception of the Afghanistan Crisis : American Role in Afghanistan