Soldiers of God: With Islamic Warriors in Afghanistan and Pakistan

In "Soldiers of God," Robert D. Kaplan recounts his experiences in war-torn Afghanistan during the 1980s, living among the mujahidin. His journey reveals the impact of the Soviet invasion, the rise of the Taliban, and the complexities of a lawless frontier marked by tribalism, war orphans, and religious fervor, enhancing our understanding of this pivotal region.