print email comment close An Introduction of the Taliban URL: http://www.institute-for-afghan-studies.org/AFGHAN%20CONFLICT/TALIBAN/intro%5Fkakar.htm Description: The Institute for Afghan Studies provides the full text of this fall 2000 report. "In this brief introduction, we will try to answer who the Taliban are by discussing the historical context of their rise. Second, we will discuss their goals, policies, and practices." Author: Kakar, Kawun Publisher: Institute for Afghan Studies Library of Congress Subject Headings: Afghanistan -- History -- 20th century Afghanistan -- Politics and government Taliban LII Database Information: Record 693 created by Karen Schneider on 09/09/2002 Last modification on 08/11/2005 Published: 09/09/2002   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/693