The Case for Withdrawal from Afghanistan

by Ann Jones and Juan R.I. Cole

Book Overview

Known as the graveyard of empires, Afghanistan has now been singled out as Obama's "just war," the destination for an additional thirty thousand US troops in an effort to shore up an increasingly desperate occupation. Nick Turse brings together a range of leading commentators, politicians, and military strategists to analyze America's real motives and likely prospects. Through on-the-spot reporting, clear-headed analysis and historical comparisons...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1844674517
• ISBN13: 9781844674510
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Verso
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.5" x 8.0"