Enduring Relationships: Cornerstone of Effective Sustained Engagement in Afghanistan.

摘要

Enduring relationships at the national, regional, and local level play a critical role in diplomacy, development and defense efforts in Afghanistan. In the hierarchical and collective culture of Afghanistan, where relationships with respected elders are a door to effective communication with the greater populace, forming enduring relationships with these key, credible, and influential voices at all levels is the primary enabler of sustained engagement and the ability to stabilize and develop Afghanistan.