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by: Dr. G. R. Roashan
Abstract: Last week’s Berlin meeting of a group of warlords with an American law maker has stirred surprise and discussions on the interference of others in the affairs of Afghanistan. An interference that is illegal, dangerous and injurious to the cause of peace in Afghanistan that is till to rise from the ashes of a protracted war, misery, poverty and disease. She needs unity and compassion rather than encouragement for discord.
By: Dr. G. Rauf Roashan Abstract: Afghanistan watchers are wondering already what would be in the cards for Afghanistan when Nato and other international forces leave the country and when Karzai’s second term as president comes to an end in 2014. How would this country that has gained new strategic and economic importance in the region would be administered. What would be the future of democracy in this country when a reactionary insurgency that has not been defeated would either claim or share power in the government. Is peace possible?
By: Dr. G. Rauf Roashan From the perspective of a political observer it is so interesting to look at Afghanistan while you recall the fictitious Jumanji game as depicted in the film of the same name. The result of moves of the pieces on the board could only be destruction.
STATE AND NON-STATE JUSTICE SYSTEMS IN AFGHANISTAN: THE NEED FOR SYNERGY By: ALI WARDAK* INTRODUCTION The long Afghan conflict has resulted in an extensive destruction of Afghanistan‟s state justice institutions that existed prior to the former USSR invasion of the country in December 1979. The destruction has not only included extensive damage to buildings, office furniture, official records, legal resources, and essential office equipment, but it has also included the death, imprisonment and migration of hundreds of professional justice officials, including qualified judges, prosecutors, police officers, and prison wardens.1 Following the collapse of the Taliban regime, the Bonn Agreement of December 2001 authorized formation of the Afghanistan Judicial Commission.
by: Dr. G. R. Roashan Even before Indian independence in 1947 and the official recognition of Pakistan by Afghanistan, Indians looked at Afghanistan with awe and admiration. Earlier in 1919, King Amanullah of Afghanistan had managed to fight the greatest colonial power of the world for his country’s independence and had won both in the battlefield as well as in the diplomatic arena Afghanistan’s freedom from Great Britain.
In Afghanistan, the U.S. military disposes of garbage in open burn pits. Are toxic clouds from these sites making everyone sick?
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Is killing Taliban a good idea?Intensified military activity has failed, argue John Braithwaiteand Ali Wardak. It’s time for a ceasefire 07 December 2011 TEN years ago, a conference in the German city of Bonn agreed on a roadmap – the Bonn Agreement – for the creation of a post-Taliban administration in Afghanistan. Taliban were excluded from participation and subsequent Afghan governments were strongly dominated by Taliban’s former foes. Ten years later, Taliban were once again absent at this week’s second Bonn conference, which was boycotted by Pakistan in protest against an American air strike inside Pakistan that killed twenty-four Pakistani soldiers. All the main speakers emphasised the need for peacemaking with the Taliban.
by Dr. G R Roashan Abstract: The signing of a strategic treaty with the United States is an issue of great importance and perhaps Karzai thought it was too big a decision for him to make by himself or together with a parliament that is still to find its own path in becoming truly functional. So he grasped the other option, the convening of a traditional jirga to back him up with its resolution, although non-binding, but most ut who do not agree with him, but they should look at the cards.
by Dr. G. Rauf Roashan Abstract: Policy wise the US finds itself at an important crossroads when its conflict in Iraq comes to a definitive end and its desire to pull out of Afghanistan has prompted preparations to that end. At this juncture, the visit by the US Secretary of State to Central and South Asia could be considered a milestone. In this visit she has pointed to Afghanistan
By: Dr. G. Rauf Roashan Literally, there are hundreds of things the Afghan government has not done and there are hundreds more that it has done in a wrong way. Apparently, people in government faced with the hard realities say: if we had…. Because “ If we had…” is no solution. It is better to focus on “ we would…” and use this formula, in the light of things not done so far and things that have been done badly so far, to map out a path at least to lead the country out of the quagmire she is in and to direct her into a future that can be predictable based on facts. This little paper draws the attention to the upcoming Bonn Conference planned for December on Afghanistan.
by: Dr. G. R. Roashan Complex, convoluted, mixed up, confused, upside down, checked and awaiting a mate could be some of the adjectives one could easily use in relation to the situations in Afghanistan. Situations that you would expect a strong leader, in many instances, the president, would be able to fix up. However, the Afghan president, a prisoner of circumstance from day one of his assignment to Afghan politics, finds it too difficult to address the giant issues threatening his administration. Here is why: |