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2007-04-03 Afghanistan

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Posted by ed 2007-04-03 12:49|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 The devil is in the details. Undoubtedly, the war lords are hoping to set up a weak federation, so that they can again turn to "might makes right" in their little princedoms. If, however, the central government can assert control over certain aspects of the federation, like secret elections, largesse and the tight control of local patronage and private armies, then it might have a chance.

Posted by Anonymoose 2007-04-03 13:27|| 2007-04-03 13:27|| Front Page Top

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