Ahmad Shah Massoud: A Case Study in the Challenges of Leading Modern Afghanistan

Abstract

Ahmad Shah Massoud would have emerged as an undisputed military and political leader had it not been for his difficulties with Pakistan and the troubles he faced consolidating support among the recalcitrant tribes and ethnic/factional leaders of Afghanistan.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 12, 2002
Accession Number
ADA407559

Entities

People

  • John M. Pollock

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afghanistan
  • Case Studies
  • Central Asia
  • Civil War
  • Ethnic Groups
  • Families (Human)
  • Geographic Regions
  • Geography
  • Governments
  • Insurgency
  • Military Operations
  • National Governments
  • National Politics
  • Terrorists
  • United States
  • Ussr
  • Warfare

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