Reconstruction as Modernization: The Post-conflict Project in Afghanistan

How successful has the recent post-war reconstruction of Afghanistan been in the light of historical experiences of similar reforms? This Third World Quarterly article argues that the conflation of post war reconstruction with a broader agenda for development and modernisation has brought out a wide range of tensions associated with social change. The entire project shows signs of severe contradictions that are adding to the problems caused by the growing insurgency.

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Contributor: Governance and Social Development Resource Centre
Published Date: March 20, 2008