Unwinnable Peace

The war in Afghanistan pushed military, diplomatic, judicial and humanitarian organizations to their limits. Was it all in vain?Based on interviews with twenty-one key decision-makers and participants, many of whom are speaking publicly for the first time, Unwinnable Peace recounts the personal and professional challenges faced by individuals deeply committed to securing and rebuilding Kandahar province. Generals, diplomats, aid workers, politicians, interpreters--these are the men and women who are still struggling to reconcile their sacrifices with the eventual Taliban victory.