Building a New Afghanistan
"This impressive collection of articles focuses on the serious obstacles Afghanistan must confront before it can successfully emerge as a confident, independent nation. Written by experienced and expert Afghan, US, and British contributors, the essays examine the overriding dilemmas and fundamental perils in great depth....A fine piece of scholarship, essential for those interested in Middle East politics." —S. Ayubi, Rutgers,CHOICE, 10/1/2007"An absolute 'must-read' for anyone seeking the latest insights, perspective, and possible solutions to Afghanistan's current quagmire. Highly recommended." —Internet Bookwatch, 9/1/2007"This collection of essays by experts with substantial reform experience on the ground, many in official capacities, provides readers with an excellent overview of the current situation in Afghanistan. It also offers both a comprehensive model of state-building and an understanding of the intricacies, vicious cycles, and practical dilemmas inherent in international development assistance....this book makes a powerful addition to the state-building literature." —International Journal on World Peace