The Afghanistan War encyclopedia / edited by Paul J. Springer and Ryan Wadle.
| Other author | Springer, Paul J., editor. |
| Other author | Wadle, Ryan, 1980- editor. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication | New York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2026. |
| Description | 1 online resource |
| Supplemental Content | EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Abstract | Discover the complexities of the Afghanistan War, the United States' longest military operation and a conflict with far-reaching impacts in Afghanistan and around the globe. In this accessible ready-reference encyclopedia, more than 200 entries highlight key people, groups, battles, and concepts and provide valuable insights into the causes, course, and legacy of this lengthy conflict. Cross referencing and further readings accompany each entry, helping readers make connections and pointing them toward resources for additional study. The main text is complemented by a chronology that provides an at-a-glance overview of important events, allowing readers to trace the evolution of the invasion and occupation of Afghanistan. The 2001 U.S.-led war in Afghanistan, launched in response to 9/11, aimed to dismantle Al-Qaeda and topple the Taliban regime. While the initial invasion achieved these goals, the war transformed into a long and costly struggle against insurgents. Despite efforts to build a new Afghan state, the conflict quickly became a stalemate. The 2021 withdrawal by the United States and NATO and the subsequent return to power of the Taliban ended a war with a complex legacy. The protracted conflict reshaped the United States' role in the world, highlighted the challenges of nation-building, and has left the future of Afghanistan uncertain. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Biographical note | Paul J. Springer is a professor of national security studies at the Air Command and Staff College, located at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Ryan D. Wadle is a professor of naval history at the Naval War College, located at Newport, Rhode Island. |
| Source of description | Print version record. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Afghanistan War encyclopedia. New York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2026 9781440870453 |
| Genre/form | encyclopedias. |
| Genre/form | Encyclopedias. |
| Genre/form | Encyclopédies. |
| ISBN | 9781440870460 (ePub) |
| ISBN | 1440870462 (ePub) |
| ISBN | 9798765115572 (online) |
| ISBN | 9798765115565 (PDF) |
| ISBN | (hardback) |
| ISBN | (paperback) |
| Standard identifier# | 10.5040/9798765115572 |
| Standard identifier# | CIPO000366988 |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |