Jeffrey D. Rhinefield · 2006 · Naval Postgraduate School
This thesis examines the challenges of state formation in Afghanistan, focusing on the impact of societal fragmentation on democratic success. It analyzes historical regimes, tribal and ethnic dynamics, and the difficulties of establishing a national identity among diverse groups.
Politics and Government · 119 p.
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Jeffrey D. Rhinefield, Implications of Societal Fragmentation for State Formation: Can Democracy Succeed in Afghanistan? (2006). https://nps.edu/documents/105988371/107571254/Implications+of+Societal+Fragmentation+Rhinefield+thesis.pdf/db657dd9-c6b8-4a2f-9da7-c775e1050cd6 (retrieved 2026-10-29).
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