Afghanistan Archives

Saving Afghanistan

Publisher: Academic Foundation (2009)
2009

This book is about the future of Afghanistan which seems to be rapidly slipping into chaos. It contains perspectives on counter-insurgency and nation-building in Afghanistan. More significantly, the experts sought to answer the crucial question: what can be done to stabilise Afghanistan? This volume is a collection of their insightful papers.

ISBN 13-978-81-7188-753-8,
Price: ₹. 595 /- US $ 34.95/-

Shanthie Mariet D’Souza , Priyanka Singh , V. Krishnappa
2009
Book

India’s Neighbourhood: Challenges in the Next Two Decades

Publisher: Pentagon Security International
2012

The chapters in the book take a prospective look at India's neighbourhood, as it may evolve by 2030. They underline the challenges that confront Indian policymakers, the opportunities that are likely to emerge, and the manner in which they should frame foreign and security policies for India, to maximise the gains and minimise the losses.

ISBN 978-81-8274-687-9,
Price: ₹. 995/-
E-copy available

Operational Lessons of the Wars of 21st Century

Military capabilities matter. Countries and regions where wars have taken place have one important attribute- battle and operational experience. The monograph examines 21st century wars in Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Georgia and Libya. New trend of cyber war is also included. Key highlights have been extracted and distilled into lessons to be learnt.

Asian Strategic Review 2013

Publisher: Pentagon Press
2013

It would not be a cliche to describe the strategic contours of Asia as being at the crossroads of history. A number of significant events are influencing the likely course that the collective destiny of the region could possibly take in the future. Some of the key issues and trends have been analysed in this year’s Asian Strategic Review

ISBN ISBN 978-81-8274-719-7,
Price: ₹. 1295/-
E-copy available

The Unfinished War in Afghanistan: 2001-2014

Publisher: Pentagon Press
2014

This book makes a modest attempt to contribute to the ongoing debate on future challenges for Afghanistan as the largest ever coalition of Western forces prepares to withdraw. It seeks to examine key political developments within Afghanistan over the last one decade in response to the US-led Western military and political intervention.

ISBN 978-81-8274-762-3,
Price: ₹. 1495/-
E-copy available

Taliban’s Systematic Apartheid against Afghan Women and Girls

Afghan women and girls have borne the impact of systematic identity erasure and discrimination in the public sphere due to the Taliban’s edicts.

Saman Ayesha Kidwai
September 18, 2023
Issue Brief

Emerging Fault Lines between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban

Given the ideological convergence the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has with the Taliban, the latter may not be able or willing to fulfil Pakistan’s demand that its activities be curbed.

Nazir Ahmad Mir
December 09, 2022
IDSA Comments

Escalating Tensions between Pakistan and the Taliban

Border clashes and failure to act against the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have led to rising tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Tajikistan’s Confrontational Stand vis-à-vis Taliban

While the international community has maintained a cautious stand vis-à-vis the Taliban, Tajikistan has decisively thrown its weight in support of the resistance movement against the Taliban and has made a clarion call for an inclusive government in Afghanistan.

Jason Wahlang
November 10, 2021
IDSA Comments

US–Pakistan Equations at a Crossroads

US–Pakistan relations have witnessed upheavals in the past; the US’ exit from Afghanistan is the latest in the series of inflection points in their relationship. However, irrespective of the escalatory war of words sometimes, the nature of US–Pakistan relationship of convenience is likely to keep them strategically aligned in the future as well.

Priyanka Singh
September 17, 2021
Issue Brief