DAFF 25A73 - Afghanistan : A nation-state not meant to be ?

This class aims to provide a historical and political introduction to modern Afghanistan. While it covers a historical timeline spanning from the late 19th century up to 2021, the goal is not to provide an exhaustive historical catalogue of events, but rather a genealogy of the political processes and factors that are pertinent to the evaluation of the processes of state-building and nation-building in Afghanistan up until today. Covering the country's modern political history from its genesis during The Great Game and the birth of Afghan nationalism in early 20th century, up to the occupations by the USSR and US and their political consequences, we will try to identify the most salient patterns and trends about the country's political elites and institutions as well as the interventions of foreign powers, all of which have affected Afghanistan's degree of success (or failure) in being a modern nation-state.

Ahmad Fahim ABDULLATIF

Séminaire

English

This is an introductory class and has no prerequisites.

Spring 2023-2024

Book review (1500 Words) 30% Group presentation (15 mins) 20% Final paper ( 2500 Words ) 40% Participation 10%