000			01606nam a22001457a 4500
020			_a9780143028031
082			_a958.1045 _bCOO/U
100			_aCooley, John K
245			_aUnholy wars : Afghanistan, America, and international terrorism
260			_aLondon _bPenguin _c2001
300			_a299p.
520			_aThis book examines the events of September 11th 2001, Osama bin Laden's role and the complex working of the Al Qa'ida terror network. This is the classic book on the history of the USA's involvement with Afghanistan that explains the devastating consequences of the alliance between the US government and radical Islam. Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the roots of the current international crisis. Cooley marshals a wealth of evidence - from the assassination of Sadat, the destabilisation of Algeria and Chechnya and the emergence of the Taliban, to the bombings of the World Trade Center and the US embassies in Africa. He examines the crucial role of Pakistan’s military intelligence organisation; uncovers China’s involvement and its aftermath; the extent of Saudi financial support; the role of 'America's most wanted man' Osama bin Laden; the BCCI connection; the CIA's cynical promotion of drug traffic in the Golden Crescent; the events in Pakistan since the military coup of October 1999; and, finally, the events of September 11th 2001 and their continuing impact on world affairs.
650			_aEspionage, American _aTerrorism _aUnited States _aAfghanistan _aDiplomatic relations _aIslamic countries _aUnited States. Central Intelligence Agency
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