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Afghanistan as a Buffer State between Regional Powers in the Late Nineteenth Century: An Analysis of Internal Politics Focusing on the Local Actors and the British Policy

Masato Toriya

This paper examines Afghanistan's internal politics and dynamics during the late nineteenth century, particularly following the Second Anglo-Afghan War. It focuses on the impact of British policies and the country's status as a buffer state between regional powers while highlighting local actors and centralization efforts.

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Source: src-h.slav.hokudai.ac.jp · 2026-10-29

Masato Toriya, Afghanistan as a Buffer State between Regional Powers in the Late Nineteenth Century: An Analysis of Internal Politics Focusing on the Local Actors and the British Policy. https://src-h.slav.hokudai.ac.jp/rp/publications/no14/14-05_Toriya.pdf (retrieved 2026-10-29).

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