We relied on biased, self-serving "intelligence" from Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, both countries supported the Taliban. We armed the "resistance" fighters and abandoned them when the "resistance" got rid of the Russians. Bush 41's policies put the Taliban in charge of Afghanistan, Clinton kept them there and Bush 43 was distracted by a VP and a Condi who were uninformed and uninterested. Mistakes were made, by Bush 41, Clinton and Bush 43. This is an amazing book, filled with knowledge, rich storytelling, and thoughtfulness. When the wrap up finally comes it is stunning and insightful. The narration is crisp and exciting without being overly-dramatized. The writing avoids analysis until the end, letting you examine events as they unfold with amazing clarity and detail.
You will watch how the outcast younger son of a prominent family, named Osama bin Laden, sets up an empire in the ruined countryside. You will learn about the Washington political climate under different presidencies and see how they cripple any potential to cure Afghanistan of its extremism. You will meet the directors of the CIA and see how their personalities influence the agency. It tells the story of the CIA's involvement in Afghanistan from the Soviet Invasion to the terror attacks in 2001. Ghost Wars may prove to be the best book I read in 2013.
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