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This study, for the first time attempts to examine critically the genesis of crisis in Afghanistan and its historical roots, conflicting geopolitical interests of big powers in the post cold war period, its proximity to oil rich Central Asia, role of Islamic card and theory of civilization conflict, the cruciality of building modern nationstate in backward societies with rich civilizational heritage. A collection of articles based on independent studies merits attention of experts on Asia, diplomats and policy makers.