| ID | 106382 |
| Title Proper | Afghanistan's ethnic puzzle |
| Other Title Information | decentralizing power before the U.S. withdrawal |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Barfield, Thomas |
| Publication | 2011. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In 2001, fearing ethnic strife, the international community pushed for a strong central government in Kabul. But such fears were based on a false reading of Afghan history and fostered a system of regional and ethnic patronage. To correct matters, the United States should de-emphasize Afghanistan's ethnic fault lines and push for more devolved and inclusive governance. |
| `In' analytical Note | Foreign Affairs Vol. 90, No. 5; Sep-Oct 2011: p.54-65 |
| Journal Source | Foreign Affairs Vol. 90, No. 5; Sep-Oct 2011: p.54-65 |
| Key Words | International Community ; Taliban ; Afghanistan ; Afghanistan's Rival Ethnic Groups ; NATO ; Centralized National Administrative Structure |