Afghanistan Beyond the Fog of War: Persistent Failure of a Rentier State
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Format
Hardcover
Pages
486
Language
English
Published
Sep 1, 2018
Publisher
NIAS Press
ISBN-10
8776942503
ISBN-13
9788776942502
Description
Michael Fredholm's insightful examination delves into the complexities surrounding Afghanistan's struggle for stability and progress amid ongoing turmoil. By dissecting the persistent challenges faced during reconstruction efforts, the author sheds light on the influential factors that contribute to the country's fraught political landscape.
Fredholm argues that Afghanistan's characterization as a rentier state has severely hindered its development, obstructing necessary reforms and effective governance. His analysis not only highlights the historical context of these issues but also looks forward, prompting readers to rethink conventional approaches to aid and intervention in the region, urging a more nuanced understanding of Afghanistan's enduring struggles.
Fredholm argues that Afghanistan's characterization as a rentier state has severely hindered its development, obstructing necessary reforms and effective governance. His analysis not only highlights the historical context of these issues but also looks forward, prompting readers to rethink conventional approaches to aid and intervention in the region, urging a more nuanced understanding of Afghanistan's enduring struggles.
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