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Francisco José / Castien Maestro Berenguer López

Francisco Berenguer López holds a PhD in International Security from the National University of Distance Education (UNED) (Spain). He holds diplomas in International Crisis Management and Advanced Studies in International Security, both from UNED, and a General Staff diploma from the Spanish Army. He was Chief of Lessons and Key Leaders Training at the ISAF General Command in Kabul and served as Defense Attaché for Afghanistan and Pakistan.  

Juan Ignacio Castien Maestro is Professor in the Department of Social Anthropology and Social Psychology at the Complutense University of Madrid (Spain). His research focuses on sociological theory, international migration, national identity, and social change in Islamic societies.

The Failure of a Pseudo-Democratic State in Afghanistan

The Failure of a Pseudo-Democratic State in Afghanistan

This edited volume provides a multidisciplinary analysis of the failure of democratic state building in Afghanistan. Encompassing insights from diverse perspectives and different theoretical viewpoints—most importantly, those of Afghan nationals—the chapters address complex issues, including the extent of global hegemonic power, the efficacy of nation-building strategies, the clash between modernization and cultural legacies, and the intricate task of establishing enduring institutions amid pervasive clientelist networks.

The Failure of a Pseudo-Democratic State in Afghanistan

The Failure of a Pseudo-Democratic State in Afghanistan

This edited volume provides a multidisciplinary analysis of the failure of democratic state building in Afghanistan. Encompassing insights from diverse perspectives and different theoretical viewpoints—most importantly, those of Afghan nationals—the chapters address complex issues, including the extent of global hegemonic power, the efficacy of nation-building strategies, the clash between modernization and cultural legacies, and the intricate task of establishing enduring institutions amid pervasive clientelist networks.