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The Challenges to Nation-Building
in Afghanistan
continues....
A negotiated democratic transition requires political dialogue that can
lead to easing tensions over the process. A more inclusive political climate contributes to popular support and legitimacy. The rules and institutions of stable political relations derive from negotiating a transition from a delegitimized authoritarian rule to a new political arrangement.
The constitutional structure is an important issue since in many divided societies the state represents more than a single ethnicity and culture. The rights and status of ethnic, religious or linguistic minorities have been a root cause of contention, and all divisions of state functions and institutional power have to reflect concerns of diverse communities. The foundation for ethnic peace derives from recognizing collective needs for self-determination along with freedom to associate with identity groups.
Organizing a negotiated process for a future political order is difficult when security and political order is lacking. Despite high administrative costs, the participation of a broad spectrum of society in shaping the new constitution is generally desirable. All of these measures help produce a political framework that is durable and more likely to be supported by the population.
To be continued..........