Key Figures
Leader: Gulbuddin Hekmatyar
Geopolitical analyses and chronicles addressing the decisions, influence, and historical impact of Gulbuddin Hekmatyar.
2 articles
Published Chronicles & Analyses
Superpower Conflicts
The Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan in 1979: Entering the Soviet Vietnam
The entry of Soviet troops to support a communist regime, the US arming of the Mujahideen, and the beginning of a decade-long war.
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.