Islamic Networks - The Pakistan-Afghan Connection

Al Qaeda was unable to fully flex its muscles until it found sanctuary in Afghanistan, where Osama bin Laden took refuge. Why was its sanctuary not attacked before September 2001, particularly after the bombing of US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania in 1998? This text aims to answer this question.

Summary

Al Qaeda was unable to fully flex its muscles until it found sanctuary in Afghanistan, where Osama bin Laden took refuge. Why was its sanctuary not attacked before September 2001, particularly after the bombing of US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania in 1998? This text aims to answer this question.

Product details

• Authors: Olivier Roy, Mariam Abou Zahab
• Publisher: C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2021
• EAN: 9781850656975
• ISBN: 978-1-85065-697-5
• Illustrations: 2 maps
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions