Afghanistan in Transition: Beyond 2014?

Afghanistan in Transition Beyond 2014? Shanthie Mariet D`Souza (Ed.) ISBN : 978-81-8274-674-9 Publication Year: 2012 Binding: HB Pages: 264

Posted: 15 Nov 2012 Last revised: 21 Feb 2014

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Shanthie D'Souza

Murdoch University; Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)

Date Written: July 31, 2012

Abstract

Afghanistan is at a cusp of 'change'. As 2014, the date for the drawdown of international forces draws near, the international community is confounded by the complexities of an effective inteqal (transition) as by the modalities for ensuring it.

This book brings together varied Afghan voices to set the agenda, address critical gaps in the ongoing inteqal process, 2012-14 and suggest alternate course of action by setting a forward looking agenda, beyond 2014. The strength of this volume stems from the rich contributions by experts and practitioners from the field, providing an in-depth analysis of the perceptions, needs and preparedness on the ground.

The common thread that runs through all the chapters of the book is that inteqal process needs to be Afghan led and Afghan owned. This book provides diverse perspectives of the Afghans by taking a realistic assessment of the achievements and challenges in building local capacities and institutions in key sectors -security, political, governance and economic, for these would form the basis of future progress.

By delving into a range of complex interrelated issues such as security and political sector reform; peace processes-reconciliation, reintegration; economic opportunities- investment, trade and connectivity; civilian surge-aid coordination and effectiveness; strategic communication; role of women, international organisations and non governmental organisations - both from a micro and macro perspective, this volume highlights several critical components of the inteqal process that need immediate and sustained attention. Chapters on regional perspectives and also the US perspective provide important insights into the role of external players in the present imbroglio.

This book is a valuable and timely contribution to the academic and policy discourse on the prospects of effective transition and long-term stabilization of Afghanistan.

Keywords: Afghanistan, transition, security sector, polictal sector, peace processes, reconciliation, reintegration, economic opportunities, investment, trade connectivity, civilian surge, aid coordination, governance, media, strategic communication, women, regional perspectives, US, China, Pakistan, India

Suggested Citation

D'Souza, Shanthie, Afghanistan in Transition: Beyond 2014? (July 31, 2012). Afghanistan in Transition Beyond 2014? Shanthie Mariet D`Souza (Ed.) ISBN : 978-81-8274-674-9 Publication Year: 2012 Binding: HB Pages: 264 , Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2174170

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