Ahmed Rashid

Journalist and Historian

In collaboration with the 1st Year Reading Program and the Office of Provost

"Descent into Chaos: The U.S. and the Failure of Nation Building in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Central Asia"

Thursday, 9 October, 2008
8:00 P.M.
UC Ballroom

A leading authority on the Taliban, Ahmed Rashid will discuss his latest book, Descent into Chaos: The United States and the Failure of a Nation Building in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asia (2008). He will explain why the American-dominated status quo in that part of the world has been helpless in stemming the resurgence of the Taliban and al-Qaeda.

In addition, Mr. Rashid will also be giving a seminar titled, "The Strength, Appeal, and Prospects
of al-Qaeda Today"

You may also download a pod cast of the lecture.
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