Taliban: Militant Islam free pdf book download from here or read the book online from here. Ahmed Rashid’s “Taliban: Militant Islam, Oil and Fundamentalism in Central Asia” offers an insightful exploration of the Taliban’s ascension to power. It sheds light on the impact of the Taliban’s rule on the decisions of oil and gas companies and the shift in American perspectives towards the group. The book also delves into the emergence of a new form of Islamic fundamentalism and its role in making Afghanistan a hub for international terrorism. In this edition, Rashid further investigates the resurgence of the Taliban, its spread across Central Asia, and its role in facilitating Al’Qaida’s expansion into Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, and the Far East.