On December 7, 2004 when he was sworn in as Afghanistan's first democratically elected president, Hamid Karzai had a lot to heal: Soviet troops had invaded, the mujahideen had resisted the invasion, the Taliban had moved into the country and U. S. military action after 9/11 had left the country in ruins.
Chronicles the life of Afghanistan president Hamid Karzai and discusses the Taliban, the 2001 invasion by the U.S., and Afghanistan's challenges for the future.
A biography of the man who, in December 2001, was selected to head an interim government and lead Afghanistan toward peace and prosperity after many years of occupation, violence, and poverty.
A concise biography of Hamid Karzai, Afghanistan's first democratically elected president, that discusses his life, personality, political challenges, and related topics; and includes a list of important dates.
