Posts By Pawan Kumar Sen
Afghanistan in 2009: A Survey of the Afghan People
October 27, 2009
2009 has been a formative year for the people of Afghanistan. In the 12 months since The Asia Foundation conducted its last survey of Afghan public opinion in 2008, the domestic and international landscape has shifted considerably, heralding renewed emphasis on this nation determined to find its path forward in the post-Taliban era. Defined by [...]
Topics: Conflict and Fragile Conditions | Governance
Countries: Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Justice System
February 4, 2009
A key function of any state is to establish a monopoly over the legitimate use of physical force and ensure the security of its citizens. In order to do this the state needs to apprehend those who use violence illegally and commit crime. This is the job of the law enforcement and security forces. Once [...]
Topics: Conflict and Fragile Conditions | Governance | Law
Countries: Afghanistan
Afghanistan in 2008: A Survey of the Afghan People
October 29, 2008
Afghanistan has been through increasingly difficult times in the 12 months since The Asia Foundation conducted its last survey of Afghan public opinion in the summer of 2007. Amidst slow but steady gains in vital basic amenities and services and some successes in reconstruction efforts across the country, the conflict resulted in significantly higher civilian [...]
Countries: Afghanistan