An assessment of the performance of the political parties in Afghanistan

Abstract

The formation of political parties in Afghanistan has been based on the traditional ethnic and tribal structure. In Afghanistan, the influence of parties in institutionalizing and consolidating democracy has been somewhat weak. By referring to the memory of the history of Afghanistan, we find that this country has been full of ethnic and religious tensions and conflicts. This research aims to assess the historical trajectory and contemporary performance of political parties in Afghanistan. Specifically, it seeks to analyze the evolution of political party formation since 1947, categorizing it into four distinct regimes: the Kings regime, Communism regime, Jahadi parties, and the democracy regime. The study endeavors to understand the dynamics of political party proliferation during the democracy regime. The research employs a purposive sampling technique to select participants, consisting of 21 members from various political parties, 12 University Professors with expertise in political science, and 6 Political experts affiliated with media houses. A questionnaire was distributed among these three distinct categories to gather comprehensive insights into the historical context and contemporary landscape of political parties in Afghanistan. Through qualitative and quantitative analyses, the study aims to discern patterns, trends, and the overarching performance of political parties in the country.

Keywords: Afghanistan. Assessment. Political Parties. Performance. Government.