The Afghanistan Papers
A Secret History of the War
Craig Whitlock|The Washington Post
The book reveals a trove of confidential interviews with U.S. officials who expressed deep concerns about the war in Afghanistan, acknowledging failures and missteps in strategy that were often hidden from the public. It exposes the gap between the optimistic public statements made by leaders and the grim realities on the ground, painting a picture of a two-decade-long conflict mired in persistent challenges and deception.
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