A Nation With Two Face: Brave Nation but, In The Darkness

A Nation with Two Faces: A Brave Nation in the Darkness is a powerful reflection on Afghanistan’s twenty-year war, from the U.S.-led invasion in 2001 to the chaotic withdrawal in 2021.

It explores the rise, fall, and resurgence of the Taliban, revealing the deep political and cultural complexities behind their return. Through the voices of civilians, it documents the immense human cost, loss, displacement, and trauma etched into daily life. The book critically examines foreign interventions, questioning motives beyond the fight against terrorism.

Women’s rights and media narratives are analyzed in contrast with the lived realities of Afghan women. It confronts war crimes, injustice, and the silence around accountability, urging global awareness and responsibility.

Eyewitness memories bring raw emotion and vivid imagery to the chaos, fear, and resilience of Afghan communities. The book remains neutral, prioritizing truth over blame, and focuses on human stories above politics.

It highlights the gap between foreign policies and ground realities, emphasizing cultural misunderstanding.

Each chapter adds depth to the complex puzzle of Afghanistan’s struggle for peace, identity, and sovereignty.

This is not just a story of war, but a call for compassion, justice, and a rethinking of international intervention.

A tribute to the resilience of the Afghan people, the book serves as both a historical record and a message for the future.

© 2025 Abdul Basit Azami (Audioboek): 9798318293528

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Audioboek: 17 juni 2025