{"title":"John Lee Anderson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Lee Anderson\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a compelling exploration of historical and cultural narratives that draw readers into pivotal moments of conflict and change. His writing challenges perspectives and deepens understanding of complex events, blending insightful analysis with vivid storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of \u003cem\u003eTo Lose a War\u003c\/em\u003e will appreciate Anderson’s careful attention to detail and nuanced portrayal of difficult subjects within the realms of arts and culture. His work invites reflection on the lasting impact of history and the human experience behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"to-lose-a-war-by-john-lee-anderson-9781804272435","title":"To Lose a War","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJon Lee Anderson first reported from Afghanistan in the late 1980s, covering the US-backed mujahideen's insurrection against the Soviet-backed regime in Kabul. Within days of the 9\/11 attacks, he was again on the ground as an early eyewitness to the new war launched by the US against the Taliban and their Al Qaeda allies. At the time, the American military had prevailed on the battlefield, and the newfound peace seemed to offer a precious space for Afghan society to restore itself and to forge a democratic future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut all was not well: Osama bin Laden was still in hiding, the Taliban were stealthily reorganising for a comeback, and the United States was about to turn its attention to Iraq. \u003cem\u003eTo Lose a War\u003c\/em\u003e collects Anderson's writing from Afghanistan over a near-quarter-century span, offering a chronological account of a monumental tragedy as it unfolds. The colossal waste, missed signals, and wishful thinking that characterised the twenty-year arc of the US-led war in Afghanistan have consecrated it as one of the greatest foreign policy failures of the modern era, and a bellwether of a larger American imperial decline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47496808366316,"sku":"9781804272435","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781804272435-to-lose-a-war.jpg?v=1775800345"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/john-lee-anderson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}