Afghanistan's illusions of legitimacy
It goes without saying that a legitimate government would follow the rules of the constitution. And it's in America's interest to have the most legitimate Afghan government possible: Otherwise, for what are we fighting?
Unfortunately, holding a runoff election may not be the best way to provide Afghanistan with a functional government.
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"...for what are we fighting?" For whom are we writing? Somebody who reads English in translation?