Afghanistan - Challenges and Prospects

Introduction

After decades of turmoil a new phase is opening up for Afghanistan, in which a new generation comes to the fore as many of the key players from earlier phases, including foreign interventionist powers, leave the scene.

New Opportunities and Persistent Challenges

Although this new phase offers new possibilities and increased hope for Afghanistan’s future, the huge problems created in earlier phases remain.

Assessment of Politics and Society

This book presents a comprehensive overall assessment of the current state of politics and society in Afghanistan, outlining the difficulties and discussing the future possibilities.

Contributors' Perspectives

Many of the contributors are Afghans or Afghan insiders, who are able to put forward a much richer view of the situation than outside foreign observers.