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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.

Produktbeschreibung
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.
Autorenporträt
Tim Martin was the last Representative of Canada in Kandahar (RoCK). A career diplomat, he had previously served in Ethiopia, Sudan, Eritrea, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda and Somalia and had held ambassador-level positions in the Palestinian Territories, Argentina and Colombia. For his service to Canada, Tim has been honoured with three medals in addition to the Award of Excellence in the Public Service for Canada's humanitarian assistance to Palestinian children affected by conflict.