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Managing Helmand province: From Bost to Bastion

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A survey of the long history of Helmand province in southern Afghanistan suggests there are common patterns in the causes of violence amongst Afghans of the region. The hypothesis of this article is that there are three broad historical factors that influence outbreaks of violence and their resolution: patronage, control of land and preservation of local autonomy. Each element is in dynamic tension, and today the character of their inter-relationship has been altered by narco-profits, foreign military intervention and Afghan Government officials seeking to maximize their local power. The prospects for the province are linked intrinsically to these elements, so that, while foreign forces aim to provide a transition to Afghan Government control and security, there is every likelihood that traditional areas of dispute will reassert themselves.

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  • Robert Johnson, 2012. "Managing Helmand province: From Bost to Bastion," International Area Studies Review, Center for International Area Studies, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, vol. 15(3), pages 279-300, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:intare:v:15:y:2012:i:3:p:279-300
    DOI: 10.1177/2233865912453903
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