Building a New Afghanistan
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Publishing Details
Building a New Afghanistan
By (Author) Robert I. Rotberg
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Brookings Institution
27th February 2007
United States
Classifications
Professional and Scholarly
Non Fiction
Warfare and defence
Terrorism, armed struggle
958.104
Physical Properties
Hardback
242
Width 159mm, Height 235mm, Spine 24mm
526g
Description
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 all too common. Effective state building will depend upon eliminating the national security crisis and enhancing the rule of law. This book offers a blueprint for moving toward greater democracy and prosperity.
Reviews
"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
Author Bio
Robert I. Rotberg is director of the Program on Intrastate Conflict, Conflict Prevention, and Conflict Resolution at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government, and president of the World Peace Foundation. Rotberg is the author or editor of numerous books, including State Failure and State Weakness in a Time of Terror (Brookings/WPF, 2003).
