European partnership for democracy, EPD

Decision time for Afghanistan. ECFR.eu

If the EU wants to be a credible promoter of democracy, it needs to highlight the achievement of holding elections in Afghanistan, rather than dwell too long on the undoubted imperfections. Many Afghans are taking part in the elections despite the danger of violence and concerns about corruption, and the polls are not just being imposed by the outside world.

http://ecfr.eu/content/entry/commentary_decision_t
ime_for_afghanistan/