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Battle for legitimacy: Afghanistan v the Taliban

The Intelligence from The Economist

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Power Struggles and Female Empowerment

This chapter examines the dual challenges of political centralization faced by Afghanistan's President Ashraf Ghani and the inspiring rise of a woman in the Chinese business sector. It contrasts Ghani's ambition to centralize power with the need for political adaptability, while also celebrating the entrepreneurial journey of a woman who overcame personal adversity to succeed in a competitive environment.

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