The Building of Nation-State of Afghanistan:Process,Problems,and Prospects
State-building is one of the core concepts in the political science theory of the state.It generally involves two main aspects:political elites strengthening and enhancing state capacity through improving bureaucratic organizations and state machinery,and fostering national identity through nation-building.Nation-building seeks,to some extent,to tackle the question of"whose state it is",specifically by establishing a state-led unified modern administrative system,tax system,judicial system,military system,and education system.The modern state-building of Afghanistan dates back to the late 19th century when Abdur Rahman Khan built a centralized state,which is considered to have shaped the early form of the modern Afghan state.Since the late 19th century,Afghanistan has consistently attempted to build an independent nation-state.However,these efforts have repeatedly failed due to a range of internal and external pressures.In August 2021,the Taliban regained power,initiating a new phase in Afghanistan's nation-state construction.Given Afghanistan's long-standing traditional tribal social structure,Islamic religious culture,and foreign intervention,the process of modern nation-state construction remains extraordinarily complex and challenging with an uncertain future.
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