Afghanistan Elections
The U.S. Institute of Peace held a discussion on the previous week’s elections in Afghanistan. The 2014 elections marked the first peaceful … read more
The U.S. Institute of Peace held a discussion on the previous week’s elections in Afghanistan. The 2014 elections marked the first peaceful democratic transition of power in the country’s history. Panelists gave first impressions and analyses from the ground and addressed lessons learned from the 2009 election, including the engagement of young people and the influence of social media. Other topics included the possibility of a runoff election, the role of women, and concerns of Taliban attacks. close
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