Opinion: The Litmus Test of Karzai’s Leadership

Allegations of electoral fraud in June’s presidential runoff have forced Afghanistan to the brink of political crisis. Despite recent reports that presidential hopefuls Abdullah Abdullah and Ashraf Ghani will negotiate a solution to the current impasse, the country’s social and political atmosphere is increasingly tense as rumors of violence between the candidates' support bases begin to swirl. Despite Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s assurances that his successor will assume office...

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