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