Cambridge, Massachusetts ; Washington, D.C. : World Peace Foundation ; Brookings Institution Press, c2007.
ix, 242 p. : map, charts ; 23 cm.
Summary: "Discusses what Afghanistan and the international community should do to resolve dangerous issues and bolster a still fragile state. Offers a blueprint for moving toward greater democracy and prosperity while arguing that the future success of state building in Afghanistan depends on diversifying the economy and enhancing its economic status"—provided by publisher.
9780815775683 0815775687
Nation-building Afghanistan. Postwar reconstruction Afghanistan. Democratization Afghanistan. National security Afghanistan.
,Afghanistan -- Politics and government -- 2001-.
DS371.4. / R68. / B85 / 2007a
Library of Congress Classification / Monograph
3ACKU000356567 3ACKU000356575
“In the wake of the Taliban nightmare, Afghanistan must tackle serious problems before it can emerge as a confident, independent nation. Security continues to deteriorate ; suicide bombings, convoy ambushes, and insurgent attacks are still all too common. Effective state building will depend upon eliminating the national security crisis and enhancing the rule of law…”—cover page.