The Taliban Revival: Violence and Extremism on the Pakistan-Afghanistan Frontier
Violence and Extremism on the Pakistan-Afghanistan Frontier
Publication Specifications
Publisher: Yale University Press · 2014
Author: Dr. Hassan Abbas
Translations: Urdu (Lahore)
Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Digital & Audio
A deep, ground-level analysis of how the Taliban regrouped in Pakistan’s tribal frontier after 2001, examining military operations, intelligence networks, and cross-border sanctuary dynamics.
“Essential reading for policymakers and scholars seeking to understand the enduring complexity of the Af-Pak borderlands.”
International Editions & Translations
Global CirculationSouth Asian Academic Press
Authorized regional translation and institutional distribution across South Asia.
Indian Subcontinent Edition
Published and circulated across university libraries, research centers and academic repositories.
Tehran Academic Press
Specialized regional translation with scholarly critical apparatus and historical commentary.
Monograph & Seminar Edition
Circulated in major international libraries and university research archives.
Critical Acclaim & Academic Reviews
“A thorough, insider investigation of the forces fueling militancy across South Asia's most volatile frontier.”
— Bruce Riedel — Brookings Institution
“Combines deep archival scholarship with accessible, lucid prose. An indispensable reference for scholars, students, and general readers alike.”
— Scholarly Press Review
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Course Syllabi & Examination Adoption
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