This book, by one of the most experienced authorities on the subject, presents a deep analysis of the very difficult current situation in Afghanistan. Covering a wide range of important subjects including state-building, democracy, war, the rule of law, and international relations, the book draws out two overarching key factors: the way in which the prevailing neopatrimonial political order has become entrenched, making it very difficult for any other political order to take root; and the hostile region in which Afghanistan is located, especially the way in which an ongoing ‘creeping invasion’ from Pakistani territory has compromised the aspirations of both the Afghan government and its international backers to move the country to a more stable position.
William Maley is Professor of Diplomacy, Asia-Pacific College of Diplomacy, The Australian National University
TABLE OF CONTENTSAcknowledgmentsMap1. Introduction2. The unravelling of AfghanistanStatebuilding and reconstruction3. Statebuilding: challenges and pathologies4. Political development: mass, elite and institutional dimensions5. Reconstruction: a critical assessmentDemocracy and elections6. Democracy and legitimation: challenges in the reconstitution of political processes7. Afghan elections: from the sublime to the ridiculous?Law and Human Rights8. The rule of law and the weight of politics: challenges and trajectories9. Human rights in AfghanistanWar10. Surviving in a war zone: the problem of civilian casualties11. Pakistan-Afghanistan relations12. US-Afghanistan relations13. Talking to the TalibanConclusion14. Alternative futures for AfghanistanIndex
Paul Lushenko, Srinjoy Bose, William Maley, USA) Lushenko, Paul (Cornell University, Australia) Bose, Srinjoy (University of New South Wales, William (The Australian National University) Maley
Paul Lushenko, Srinjoy Bose, William Maley, USA) Lushenko, Paul (Cornell University, Australia) Bose, Srinjoy (University of New South Wales, William (The Australian National University) Maley
Paul Lushenko, Srinjoy Bose, William Maley, USA) Lushenko, Paul (Cornell University, Australia) Bose, Srinjoy (University of New South Wales, William (The Australian National University) Maley
Paul Lushenko, Srinjoy Bose, William Maley, USA) Lushenko, Paul (Cornell University, Australia) Bose, Srinjoy (University of New South Wales, William (The Australian National University) Maley