Enduring the Freedom

"Those who are following the progress of the war on terrorism should find his insights and conclusions interesting and valuable."—militarytrader.com

"Dr. Maloney's book Enduring the Freedom: A Rogue Historian in Afghanistan, is a valuable snapshot of this theatre in early 2003....This book is a worthy and recommended read."—Canadian Army Journal

"Drawing upon his skills as a trained soldier and accomplished historian, Maloney provides a perceptive, firsthand account of NATO and American military operations at the cutting edge in Afghanistan. His is a cautionary tale--much has been accomplished in the war on terrorism, but serious obstacles to long-term regional stability remain. Anyone involved in the war on terror--and who isn’t?--will profit from Maloney’s insights and observations."—Peter S. Kindsvatter, command historian at the U.S. Army Ordnance Center and Schools and author of American Soldiers: Ground Combat in the World Wars, Korea and Vietnam

"A vivid yet insightful view of what the Global War on Terror really means in Afghanistan’s unforgiving mountains and churning cities. Sean Maloney’s combination of on-the-ground experience in Afghanistan and his background as an experienced military historian and analyst bring real insight to a fascinating and strategically vital situation. It has been a new world since 9/11, and Sean Maloney has expertly chronicled a part of it. This is history written from the front line, not the academic desk, by a Canadian with much experience of the emerging nature of conflict worldwide."—David C. Isby, consultant on national security issues and author of War in a Distant Country: Afghanistan--Invasion and Resistance

"Sean Maloney is one of my favorite observers of the contemporary geopolitical scene. He is that rarest of academic creatures--a fun read. He is direct, uncompromising, brilliant, and takes no prisoners. Enduring the Freedom. . . is a super book."—Lester Grau, author of The Soviet-Afghan War: How a Superpower Fought and Lost

"The subtitle [of this book] tells readers what to expect, but it hardly prepares them for the level of detail and insight Maloney provides."—Parameters