The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan: an assessment of democratic development
Abstract
Afghanistan, relative to democratic development, has become a country of contrasts.
Afghanistan has made great strides since the demise of the Taliban regime. In less than five years,
the country hosted the first democratic elections in its history; drafted and ratified a new constitution; and has laid the foundation for numerous seemingly democratic institutions. Yet much is left to be accomplished before Afghanistan can be considered a democratic nation.
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