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Abstract
This review summarizes the book *The Afghan Turmoil: Changing Equations* by Sreedhar and Mahendra Ved, published in 1998 by Himalayan Books. The review highlights the authors’ analysis of Afghanistan’s shifting geopolitical dynamics in the post-Cold War environment, including regional rivalries and domestic conflicts.
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The review begins by contextualizing the Afghan conflict in the 1980s and its transformation in the 1990s. Section One summarizes the authors’ account of Mujahideen factions and Taliban emergence. Section Two evaluates external involvement, including Pakistan, Iran, and the US. Section Three critiques the book’s arguments and style. The review concludes by noting the book’s relevance for policymakers and scholars studying South Asian geopolitics.