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The Only Way to Avoid Chaos in Afghanistan

The top of President Karzai's agenda should be embracing his former rival, says Haroun Mir—and establishing a united government. Plus, six ways to fix the Afghan government starting now.

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Despite the Independent Election Commission’s decision to put an end to the election saga under heavy pressure by the international community, the political crisis in Afghanistan, which emerged after serious allegations of widespread fraud in the first round election, is still unresolved.

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