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Although previous governments have attempted to build a strong state to initiate economic development and modernization of Afghanistan, such plans have not been fully realized. This text highlights the rivalry between British India and Tsarist Russia over Afghanistan; new rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union; Afghan social and cultural issues; lack of women contribution in the national development; and the draconian Taliban rule as major reasons for the failure of an Afghan state.