Abstract

WHO RULES AFGHANISTAN
Parenti, Christian | November 15, 2004 issue

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Considers the current political situation in Afghanistan. Influence and power of the mujahedeen warlords, or jangsalaran; Reference to these men as America's allies, central players in the international effort to rebuild a state in the world's third-poorest country; Concern that these same men who killed between 40,000 and 50,000 civilians during their factional fighting in Kabul between 1992 and 1994 are now being included in the government and given new power and legitimacy; Concerns about the upcoming presidential election; Signs of chaos and corruption in the country; Reference to a broken economy and the exploitation of citizens.

See Also:

AFGHANISTAN -- Politics & government -- 2001-; AFGHANISTAN -- Economic conditions; JIHAD; INSURGENCY; EXPLOITATION; POVERTY; PRESIDENTS -- Election; AFGHANISTAN
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