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A New Afghanistan: Challenges of Governance and the Rule of Law

Date: Thursday, January 22, 2004 / Time: 9:00am - 11:00am 

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In the aftermath of successive wars, Afghanistan has just adopted a new Constitution that lays the foundation for a system of democratic governance. On January 22 the Institute organized a special Current Issues Briefing on Capitol Hill to explore the challenges of governance and the rule of law in a new Afghanistan. Assembled experts discussed current challenges and other issues related to the establishment of the rule of law within Afghanistan, such as:

  • Challenges associated with implementation of the Constitution approved January 4; and
  • Prospects for the development of rule of law in Afghanistan, including the creation of a functioning judiciary, police force, and prison system, and the impact of the burgeoning drug trade.

The presentations were followed by questions from the floor.

Speakers

  • Said Tayeb Jawad
    Ambassador, Embassy of Afghanistan
  • Barnett Rubin
    Center on International Cooperation, New York University

Commentators

  • Laurel Miller
    Rule of Law Program, United States Institute of Peace
  • Robert Perito
    Rule of Law Program, United States Institute of Peace

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