The Defiant Border

Autori

• Elisabeth Leake

Serie

• Cambridge Studies in US Foreign Relations

Parametri

• 278 pagine
• 10 ore di lettura

• Geografia & Topografia
• Mappe e viaggi
• Scienze sociali
• Storia
• Storia del mondo

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The narrative delves into the historical and sociopolitical factors that have allowed the Afghan-Pakistan borderlands to maintain a unique independence from state control throughout the twentieth century. It examines the interplay of tribal dynamics, cultural identity, and external influences that have shaped this region's autonomy. Through detailed analysis, the book highlights the complexities of governance and the resilience of local communities in the face of national and international pressures.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2017

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