Description: This assembly of essays explores the current progress of the war in Afghanistan. Readers will evaluate challenges like the presence of the Taliban, and the likelihood of democracy succeeding in the region. Essays explore the status of women, corruption, and the future choices for the United States' involvement. Compelling essay sources include Barack Obama, John Hutton, Sandy Shanks, Yifat Susskind, and Malalai Joya.
Review Quotes: Review: Afghanistan "The titles in this series will be useful for students studying debate topics or researching for papers. It also teaches the valuable lesson that there are two sides to every issue."--ARBA, March 2009