A Definitive Account of Afghanistan

While much has surely been written about the war in Afghanistan Seth G. Hughes who serves as an advisor and plans officer for the commanding general of U.S. Special Operations Forces in Afghanistan adds new dimensions to an assessment of our country’s longest war since Vietnam.
  
    Based upon interviews with countless military, diplomats, and experts in national security plus information from declassified government documents IN THE GRAVEYARD OF EMPIRES delivers a clear, concisely rendered account of our military efforts in Afghanistan.  The begins with what first appeared to be a success, and follows with the many crises that ensued including, of course, how Pakistan became “a sanctuary for the Taliban and Al Qaeda.”   Jones not only offers what might be best described as an accurate reportorial view of these events but also emphasizes where we erred and what we should do in order to bring stability to that area.

    William Hughes, a professor of political science at Southern Oregon University provides a succinct, deliberate narration.  This is the first time we’ve heard a reading by Hughes, and we certainly hope it won’t be the last.