Islamic fundamentalism in Afghanistan : its character and prospects / Graham E. Fuller.

“R-3970-USDP”—at head of title.

“Prepared for the, under secretary of defense for Policy”—title page.

Includes bibliographical references.

Contents: Preface—Summary—Section—1. Afghan fundamentalism : its character and prospects for the future—2. Afghan fundamentalism : its roots of legitimacy—3. Modernization and the fate of Islam—4. Foreign influences on Afghan fundamentalism—5. Likely policies of an Islamist Afghan regime—6. Policy implications for U.S. interests—7. Key variables in the future of Afghan radicalislam—8. Prospects for the future—Appendix—References.

Summary: “The Afghan fundamentalist (Islamist) movement, which has been active in Afghan politics since the late 1960s, has been powerfully reinforced by the soviet invasion and subsequently, by the Mujahidin’s sensational victory over the Red Army. In the absence of such a struggle, Afghan fundamentalism would have remained a distinct but politically marginal force in afghan politics”—(p. v).