Abubakar Siddique on Pashtun Culture

April 21, 2014

The Pashtun Question: Myths, Realities, and Militancy in Afghanistan and Pakistan (April 14, 2014)

After 12 years of conflict, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the United States are entering a pivotal period. With the historic presidential election in Afghanistan, ongoing peace talks with the Taliban in Pakistan, and debate over the future of U.S. engagement, now is a critical time to assess the historical and ethnic roots of conflict in the region—and what the future holds.

In a book launch for his new work The Pashtun Question: The Unresolved Key to the Future of Afghanistan and Pakistan, Abubakar Siddique unpacked the links between Pashtun culture, Afghan and Pakistani political histories, and the Taliban.

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National Security and Counterterrorism, Rule of Law

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