Last week in Nay Pyi Taw, H.E. U Zin Yaw, Myanmar’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Asia Foundation President 
Posts By Russell J. Dalton
The Road to Democracy in Afghanistan
January 28, 2009
Afghanistan began its transition to democracy in the early 2000s with great expectations. A member of the Afghan parliament tells the following story about constituents in his district: As the first presidential election approached, a homeowner was having his roof repaired. A storm was approaching, as well as the election. Nevertheless, the roofers decided to [...]
Topics: Conflict and Fragile Conditions | Elections | Governance
Countries: Afghanistan