Afghanistan - A Military History?
One point mentioned in the above URL, is that the writer details Afghanistan in the mid-1970's as a rural place with no direct conflict and issues and with rural land common-place, as he explains that is 'no more'.
Zahir Shah was overthrown (an Afghan king) in 1973, the images of himself were replaced by his son 'Daood'.
The Taliban is the major topic now despite the Taliban entering in the 1990's and the Russians beforehand with the Communist era before. The soviet union collapsed in 1991. In September 11th 2001 (which I assume you all know), Afghanistan became all so relevant.
Afghanistan is described as a landlocked country in between 5 countries, if you include the tiny border with China. If you look at a map you will see this visually.
Afghanistan has been a gateway for invaders, Cyrus the great, Alexander the great, Mahmud of Ghazni, Chinghis Khan, Tarmelane, Babur. During its time Afghanistan was a part of many different empires.
Afghanistan avoided state collapse and political disorder for the many years it has been in existance.
The Taliban (supported by Islamic jihadists and Pakistan) took over Kabul in 1996, the Taliban were largely Pashtun. Following the 9/11 attacks the Taliban fell even more quickly than they rose.
Afghanistan is medieval in the sense that religion plays a major part in the politics there.
Russia's withdrawal in 1989 started a civil war.
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