Afghanistan's Youth

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As Afghanistan’s population is expanding and growing more youthful, an opportunity for increased youth participation in Afghanistan’s political landscape becomes apparent. Politically active youth are forming new political entities ranging from new parties like the Afghanistan 1400 to more informal gatherings where politics, culture, or other issues are discussed. They are optimistic and understand that elections are key to democracy and key to creating a political system in which the public have faith in the rule of law. Many consider this new breed of Afghans agents of change and are hopeful that their involvement and contribution in the next democratically elected government will be of significance to the future of Afghanistan.
Do you think it will be challenging for the youth to mobilize effectively without the support of older ethnically based parties?



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