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The Rule of Law in Afghanistan Failed Long Before the Taliban’s Triumph

Swenson, G. ORCID: 0000-0001-6477-4257 (2026). The Rule of Law in Afghanistan Failed Long Before the Taliban’s Triumph The Diplomat.

Abstract

To be rightfully concerned about the present is not an excuse to distort the past.

Publication Type: Internet Publication
Additional Information: This article has been published in The Diplomat and it's available online at: https://thediplomat.com/2026/08/the-rule-of-law-in-afghanistan-failed-long-before-the-talibans-triumph/
Subjects: J Political Science > JA Political science (General)
K Law > K Law (General)
Departments: School of Policy & Global Affairs
School of Policy & Global Affairs > Department of International Politics
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