Afghanistan: Elections, Constitution, and Government

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Abstract:

In 2004 and 2005, Afghanistan adopted a permanent constitution and elected a president and a parliament. The parliament is emerging as a significant force in Afghan politics, as shown in debates to approve cabinet and Supreme Court appointments, and the 2006 budget. However, the Afghan governments inability to extend its authority throughout the country has caused some disillusionment and has contributed to renewed Taliban violence in 2006. See CRS Report RL30588, Afghanistan Post-War Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy, by Kenneth Katzman.

Author(s):
Katzman, Kenneth
Author Organization(s):
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Descriptive Note:
Congressional rept.
Supplementary Note:
CRS Report for Congress.
Pagination:
0007

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CRS-RS21922
Monitor Series:
CRS/DC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions
Communities of Interest:
Human Systems
Descriptor(s):
*GOVERNMENT(FOREIGN), *TRANSITIONS, *POSTWAR, *ELECTIONS, *AFGHANISTAN, *FEDERAL LAW, LEADERSHIP, AFGHANISTAN CONFLICT, WOMEN, POLITICAL PARTIES, INSURGENCY, ISLAM, ETHNIC GROUPS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Government and Political Science, Sociology and Law
Keyword(s):
*POST TALIBAN TRANSITION, *CONSTITUTION, NORTHERN ALLIANCE, PARLIAMENT, PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS, PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS, PROVINCIAL ELECTIONS, DISTRICT ELECTIONS, HAMID KARZAI, VOTER TURNOUT, MUJAHEDIN, PARLIAMENT COMPOSITION, APPOINTMENTS, CORRUPTION, BURHANNUDDIN RABBANI, YUNIS QANOONI, NOMINEES
Report Date:
2006 Nov 02
Creation Date:
2008 Apr 23