Mahmood Tarzi

Compelling, provocative and informative, Mahmood Tarzi
Diplomacy and Journalism is an eclectic set of events, media
happenings, and political developments in Afghanistan from the
rise of the power of Amir Abdul Rahman Khan to the downfall of the reign
of Amanullah Khan. Written by Dr. M. Halim Tanwir, this political and
historical page-turner takes readers to the period where the press and the
particularly famous character Mahmood Tarzi, the founder of journalism
and diplomacy in Afghanistan, played a fundamental role.
Highlighting how the press essentially contributed to the growth, transition
and development of the Afghan nation in terms of investment value,
intellectual input, constitutional law and freedom of expression, this
compelling read shares the pioneering stages of how the Afghan society was
honed by the medias interventions. Relieving Afghanistan from stagnation
and serving as a catalyst for positive change, the press has greatly caused
an exhilarating form of freedom and vitality to the Afghan people despite
losses to British, Russians and Persians. Still the nation was able to obtain
its independence.
In this book, Dr. Tanwir wrote briefl y the contemporary Afghan history in
fi ve volumes. He also described the role of public communication media
in national and international policies in Afghanistan. With a myriad of
informative and educational insights that will stir a sense of continuing hope
to the Afghan nation and serve as a social study tool for many politicians,
leaders, historians, professors, academics and students, Mahmood Tarzi
Diplomacy and Journalism is defi nitely a note-worthy book that reveals
an eye-opening set of knowledge about the nation of Afghanistan.