| ID | 146307 |
| Title Proper | Prospects for national reconciliation in Afghanistan |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Konarovsky, M |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | THE TIME that has passed since most of the Western military contingent was withdrawn from Afghanistan has not led to the materialization of the weak hope for the government's ability to meet the formidable challenges involved in stabilizing the situation and peace-building in the country, including on the basis of dialogue with the armed opposition. Extreme instability will most likely predetermine the internal situation in Afghanistan also in the foreseeable future. After more than the decade-long active presence of foreign troops in Afghanistan, as well as massive external financial and economic infusions, the country continues to be associated with the concept of a "failed state," continuing to be affected by ethnic and religious fragmentation and medieval prejudices. The failure of Washington's mission in Afghanistan was evidenced by its inability to deliver a decisive blow either to al-Qaeda or the Taliban.
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| `In' analytical Note | International Affairs (Moscow) Vol. 62, No.3; 2016: p.200-209 |
| Journal Source | International Affairs (Moscow) Vol: 62 No 3 |
| Key Words | United States ; Afghanistan ; Russia ; Islamic State ; National Reconciliation |