On the Grand Trunk Road

In the newly available audio edition of On the Grand Trunk Road, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Steve Coll shares his firsthand experiences traveling through politically and socially turbulent regions of South Asia. Drawing from his time as a bureau chief for The Washington Post, Coll explores the complexities of life in conflict-affected areas such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Afghanistan, illuminating the profound effects of violence, corruption, and greed on the people in these regions. This updated version includes new material, further enriching Coll's insightful narrative.