Soraya Rahmani

The decision by the other candidate, Abdullah Abdullah, determined the outcome. Everyone feared another round of voting. A government of national unity might be in the cards. Doubts surround Obama and his decision to send more troops. Military actions should not exclude rethinking and rebuilding the country.

In the eight years of the international military operation, money, troops and even the hope of the population have been consumed. As the UN and NATO flounders, Russia and China seek "dialogue" with the Taliban. At the expense of the Afghans.