Key Figures

Leader: Ahmad Shah Massoud

Geopolitical analyses and chronicles addressing the decisions, influence, and historical impact of Ahmad Shah Massoud.

2 articles

Published Chronicles & Analyses

The Rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan 1996: The Islamic Fundamentalist Order
Geopolitical Chronology

The Rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan 1996: The Islamic Fundamentalist Order

A comprehensive analysis of how the fundamentalist Taliban militia captured Kabul in 1996, enforced a strict interpretation of Sharia law, and transformed Afghanistan into a safe haven for Al-Qaeda, detailing the historical, geopolitical, and socio-economic factors at play.

January 18, 2020 35 min read
The Gulf War 1990: Saddam's Invasion of Kuwait and the Global Response
Superpower Conflicts

The Gulf War 1990: Saddam's Invasion of Kuwait and the Global Response

How the rapid invasion of Kuwait in August 1990 triggered an unprecedented international coalition and set the stage for Operation Desert Storm.

October 12, 2016 17 min read