Table of Contents

Introduction Afghanistan: ancient and modern Imperial chess games The struggle for power continues The impact of September 11th Challenges for the future Land,livelihoods, and the environment Restoring services The return of refugees and displaced people Justice and human rights In conclusion Facts and figures Who's who in Afghanistan An Afghan chronology Sources and further reading Acknowledgements Oxfam in Afghanistan Index

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About the Author

Chris Johnson is an independent consultant. She has worked in Afghanistan since 1996, first for Oxfam and then as Director of the Strategic Monitoring Unit (now AREU).