Ghani’s fight to end corruption and promote a meritocracy may be creating instability in Afghanistan. The foundation of Afghanistan’s government rests on patronage and corruption – trying to root it all out within a single term appears reckless. A balancing act among the various tribes and ethnic groups will be necessary if Ghani to lower violence and build trust within the system. That means he will have to work with Abdullah and bargain with the legislature, allowing some appointments that are not based on merit.
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