Our author draws an analogy between Afghanistan and medieval Europe, recognizing some of the advantages and disadvantages of such an analogy:
“In some ways, therefore, a thorough understanding of medieval power politics and how rulers came to centralize state authority would be of greater value to the international advisors sent to the Karzai government than a background in constitutional law or regulatory reform.”
Related On This Site: From March 27th, 2009 At WhiteHouse.Gov: Remarks By The President On A New Strategy For Afghanistan And Pakistan
What is the plan for Kandahar? Repost-From Michael Yon: ‘The Battle For Kandahar’…From NPR: ‘U.S Troops Fill NATO Training Gaps In Afghanistan’…From CSIS: ‘How the US Must Expand and Redefine International Cooperation in Fighting Terrorism’…From Newsweek: ‘Meeting Of The Diplomats’
