Investigating Corruption in the Afghan Police Force: Instability and Insecurity in Post-conflict Societies

A strong, international monograph that crosses over into politics and international relations - providing important empirical insights into the growing belief that state corruption and poor governance are the main drivers of instability and inscurity in Afghanistan.

Based on unprecedented empirical research conducted with lower levels of the Afghan police, this unique study assesses how institutional legacy and external intervention have shaped the structural conditions of corruption in the police force and the state. Taking a social constructivist approach, the book combines an in-depth analysis of internal political, cultural and economic drivers with references to several regime changes affecting policing and security, from the Soviet occupation and Mujahidin militias to Taliban religious police. Crossing disciplinary boundaries, Singh offers an invaluable contribution to the literature and to anti-corruption policy in developing and conflict-affected societies.