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More copies of this ISBNThis title in other editionsUnholy Wars: Afghanistan, America and International Terrorism Revised Editionby John K Cooley
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:This completely revised edition examines the events of September 11th 2001, Osama bin Laden's role and the complex working of the Al Qa'ida terror network. This is the classic book on the history of the USA's involvement with Afghanistan that explains the devastating consequences of the alliance between the US government and radical Islam. Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the roots of the current international crisis. Cooley marshals a wealth of evidence - from the assassination of Sadat, the destabilisation of Algeria and Chechnya and the emergence of the Taliban, to the bombings of the World Trade Center and the US embassies in Africa. He examines the crucial role of Pakistans military intelligence organisation; uncovers Chinas involvement and its aftermath; the extent of Saudi financial support; the role of ‘Americas most wanted man' Osama bin Laden; the BCCI connection; the CIAs cynical promotion of drug traffic in the Golden Crescent; the events in Pakistan since the military coup of October 1999; and, finally, the events of September 11th 2001 and their continuing impact on world affairs. Synopsis:Cooley marshals evidence to demonstrate the consequences of the alliance between the US government and radical Islam - from the assassination of Sadat to the bombings of the World Trade Center and the US embassies in Africa. He seeks out the lessons to be learned from this still unfolding drama. Synopsis:'[A] masterpiece of reportorial thoroughness, painstaking research, and serious reflection.' Edward Said Synopsis:Includes bibliographical references (p. 233-242) and index.
About the AuthorJohn K. Cooley is a correspondent for ABC News and has written widely on the Middle East and North Africa.He is the author of five other books on the Middle East, including Payback: Americas Long War in the Middle East (1991) and Libyan Sandstorm: Qaddafis Revolution (1981). He lives in Athens. Table of ContentsCarter and Brezhnev in the Valley of Decision — Anwar al-Sadat — Zia al-Haq — Deng Xiaoping — Recruiters, trainers, trainees and assorted spooks — Donors, bankers and profiteers — Poppy fields, killing fields and druglords — Russia: bitter aftertaste and reluctant return — The contagion spreads: Egypt and the Maghreb — More contagion: the Philippines — The contagion spreads: the assault on America — Epilogue.
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