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Reviewed on November 1, 2014 | Social Sciences
The "Good War" was launched in Afghanistan after the 9/11 attacks, initially an effort to eradicate the al-Qa'eda terrorist networks, and soon a commitment to nation building. Experienced foreign correspondent Fairweather (A War of Choice) provides a detailed narrative of the expanding military, diplomatic, and development campaigns, characterized by shifting priorities, ignorance of the people the United States was trying to help, and arrogance that prolonged the war over more than 12 years at a huge c...Log In or Sign Up to Read More