Peace building and state-building in Afghanistan: Constructing sovereignty for whose security?

Article Abstract:

The problems encountered in the Afghanistan recovery and reconstruction effort illustrate that the divisions, rivalries and fragmentation of authority of the 'international community' have constituted a big obstacle to what the UN calls 'peace building'. The history and contemporary situation in Afghanistan makes clear that there is an important need for peace-building mechanisms proposed by the UN Secretary-General's High-level Panel.

Management dynamics, Management, Sustainable development, United Nations, Company business management

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Ethnicising Afghanistan?: inclusion and exclusion in post-Bonn institution building

Article Abstract:

Ethnicity being predominant concern in Afghan politics and society, can be reversed by introducing new methods and revamping the country' institutions. The United States of America, which is seen as warlords, has the scope and shortcomings of Afghan politics still gripped by the American powers.

United States, Political aspects, United States foreign relations, Ethnicity

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Reconstruction as modernization: the 'post-conflict' project in Afghanistan

Article Abstract:

An exploration of Afghanistan's post-war reconstruction program argues that the project contains the beginnings of radical social change that is exacerbating problems caused by the country's growing insurgency.

Public affairs, International politics, Social aspects, Economic aspects, International relations, Insurgency

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