U.S. Seeks Overhaul in Kabul After Vote

U.S. officials are strategizing about how to persuade Afghan President Hamid Karzai to overhaul his government, which is widely viewed here as corrupt and ineffectual, if he wins a second term.

At the same time, some in Washington fear a runoff election could steal valuable time from the international efforts to stabilize the country. Both Mr. Karzai and his leading challenger, former foreign minister Abdullah Abdullah, have claimed significant leads. Full Story »

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Patricia L'Herrou
3.5
by Patricia L'Herrou - Aug. 23, 2009

the story combines some facts, ideas and speculations on the status of various leaders and upcoming options in afghanistan, which seems to represent the lack of cohesion and clarity of the country itself. the quote here of richard holbrook puts some blame on the bush administration for delaying the vote.

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