| ID | 093538 |
| Title Proper | From the sun king to Karzai |
| Other Title Information | lessons for state building in Afghanistan |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Berman, Sheri |
| Publication | 2010. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The United States hopes to create a strong central government in Afghanistan -- but is such state building possible? Yes, and policymakers should look to Louis XIV and the development of France's ancien régime for guidance. |
| `In' analytical Note | Foreign Affairs Vol. 89, No. 2; Mar-Apr 2010: p2-9 |
| Journal Source | Foreign Affairs Vol. 89, No. 2; Mar-Apr 2010: p2-9 |
| Key Words | Hamid Karzai ; Afghanistan ; US - Relation - Afghanistan |