Political stability refers to a secure and predictable political and social environment characterized by consistent laws, policies, and administration, free from conflict, coups, disorders, and threats. In the context of Afghanistan, achieving this stability has been particularly challenging.
The primary cause of political instability in Afghanistan has been the fragmentation of its political and administrative systems, compounded by the presence of radical ideologies.
Over the last century, Afghanistan has only experienced brief periods of stability, notably during the royal era, which ended with the coup led by Sardar Muhammad Dawood Khan. Since then, political stability has remained elusive, and the country has struggled to recover amidst a global political storm.
The various political groups in Afghanistan each believe their own models are the key to achieving stability. However, these models often seem to exacerbate instability rather than resolve it.
Globally, there are two predominant models for achieving stability: authoritarianism and governance based on the will and welfare of the people. Authoritarian regimes may suppress dissent as a means of maintaining stability, but this often only exacerbates underlying tensions and fosters further instability.
To explore these issues in-depth, we have interviewed Sher Jan Ahmadzai, a researcher at the Afghanistan Department at the University of Nebraska.
In our discussion on “Stability Broadcasting,” Ahmadzai shares his insights on the dimensions, components, and conditions necessary for political stability in Afghanistan.
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