Afghanistan’s Presidential Election of 2014: Who is leading? Published: 20 March 2014 11 candidates were approved by the Afghan Election Commission to compete in the presidential elections in Afghanistan on May 3rd. Here's an overview on the three candidates with the highest chances of winning. By Malaiz Daud
Dossier: Afghanistan’s Transition in the Making? People, Perceptions and the Politics of 2014 Published: 11 March 2014 2014 is viewed as one of the most important years since the Afghan transition process began, over a decade ago. Western troops are being drawn down and more importantly, the first presidential and provincial elections autonomously organised within the country, will present a further important step within the political transition process. This dossier provides analyses, profiles, interviews, as well as studies that will shed light on the events of what is an important year for Afghanistan.
“Political struggle is the best way to achieve equality.” Published: 10 March 2014 Hameeda is a candidate in the Kabul provincial council election. The 26 year-old student has studied international relations and is currently studying gynaecology. She’s a firm advocate of women’s rights.
Interview with Moeed Yusuf: "This year is crucial" Published: 10 March 2014 Moeed Yusuf is director of the South Asia programs at the U.S. Institute of Peace and have been engaged in expanding the institute’s work on Pakistan/South Asia since 2010. In this interview he talks about his publication "Getting it Right in Afghanistan" and the difficult relationship between Afghanistan und Pakistan.
How to win an Afghan election Published: 10 February 2014 Even though Afghanistan has a long track record of ballot stuffing, electoral fraud, and general impunity for well-connected and well-armed lawbreakers, there are limits to the lengths to which a candidate may go in seeking victory. To win in an Afghan election, one must engage in large scale vote-buying, collusion or corruption. By Renard Sexton
Afghanistan: Progress - Success - Failure Published: 10 February 2014 Afghanistan is on its way to becoming a forgotten and irritating issue. Nevertheless, we should think again about how it all began and to what extent the expectations in the military intervention of 2001 have been fulfilled. By Michael Daxner
Afghans Find Their Way Published: 10 February 2014 The international community will play an important but secondary role in Afghanistan’s future as Afghans work to create a more sustainable state through strengthening their political consensus, , building their economy, and increasing security. By Caroline Wadhams
Afghanistan's wasted potential Published: 3 February 2014 The country’s natural resources, especially its abundance of water, could bring great benefits to the Afghans – but only if the right conditions can be achieved. A summary of "Afghanistan's Transition in the Making?" By Stefan Schaaf
Afghanistan Resources: Governance Problems and Impacts Published: 6 November 2013 Water as a main natural resource is severely stressed in Afghanistan, as many other natural resources in the country. Yet the economy is too weak to overcome current and future challenges. By Mohammad Tawab Stanikzai
"Natural resources should be taken very seriously" Published: 10 October 2013 Renard Sexton is an International Expert on Resources and International Development. In this interview he explains the intimate and complex relationship of natural resources and conflict in Afghanistan.
