Covers the Taliban's complete history, including its formation, ideology, and political power, as well as the origins of its current conflict with the United States.

Afghanistan's Landscape, the People, and Islamism -- Enter the Taliban -- The Taliban in Power -- The Taliban in Defeat -- The Taliban's Recovery in Pakistan -- The Taliban Improve Their Tactics and Firepower -- Taliban Inc. -- Affiliated Insurgent Groups and Foreign Connections -- The Counter ins urgency in Afghanistan.