Caught between hostile nations, warring factions and competing ideologies, Afghanistan was in turmoil following the US invasion. Travelling entirely on foot and following the inaccessible mountainous route once taken by the Mughal emperor Babur the Great, Rory Stewart was nearly defeated by the extreme, hostile conditions. Only with the help of an unexpected companion, and the generosity of the…
Report from Afghanistan presents a direct, on-the-ground account of the situation in Afghanistan during the early phase of the Soviet occupation. Based on field observations in active conflict zones and refugee communities, the book provides a realistic portrayal of the social, political, and military conditions shaping the country at the time. The narrative examines the structure and dynamics…