March of Folly in Afghanistan 1978-2001

Jagat S. Mehta reveals in this book how through prophylactic diplomacy, he sought to prevent the adverse fallout on the subcontinent. The reprint of 16 papers written between 1981 and 1997 demonstrate his persistent anxiety; they also contain a reasoned outline for the return of Afghanistan to its Non-aligned personality. In a chapter written after the 9/11 attacks he analyses the multi-faceted dimensions of terror.