Afghanistan's Quantum Jump

Afghanistan's Quantum Jump

There is a tide in the affairs of Afghanistan, which taken at the flood could lead to fortune. Scarcely three months ago, the people of Afghanistan had made it clear that they preferred a political culture different from one dictated by the bullet and tribal loyalties to determine how power was transferred and shared in the country. Despite threats of violence, they came out to vote, not once, but twice — during the first round of presidential elections in April and again during the run-off in June. Then they waited for their political leaders to rise to the occasion — to play by the rules and give them a government of their choice.

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