Government in AfghanistanIs the Afghan government powerful enough to prevent corrupt patronage networks and keep the promise of ensuring the nation's security? The years of fighting and misery proved the weakness of this governmental system and consequently caused distress to the nation. The unexpected shift from a monarchy to a republic marked the beginning of a series of changes the country had to undertake. Over the course of a century, Afghanistan has faced challenges that were once promised to be resolved, but none of the new governments to come demonstrated a reliable system of power that would provide the means to live normally. Afghanistan is an Islamic republic. Its constitution divides the government into three distinct branches, with the executive branch being the most powerful. The other two powers, legislative and judicial, could be supplanted by the Grand Council, also called Loya Jirga. These three branches are extremely important to the Afghan government, but power among them is not distributed equally. In order to meet in certain situations, the constitution provides for the Loya Jirga, whose decisions and approvals are binding (Afghanistan Online). The Loya Jirga is the highest manifestation of the Afghan people. This council is a centuries-old Afghan tradition that helps make the government more permanent and stable. This tradition represents the gathering of male representatives from different tribes and factions in Afghanistan – a combination of the wisest and most respected local citizens and the most powerful or well-connected. The Grand Council strips away the ancient idea of ​​self-governance (ABC news International). It is convened very rarely, unless there is a specific middle of paper......This new constitution strengthened the power of the executive branch and allowed other parties to participate in government. The withdrawal of the Soviets led to the creation of an Islamic-oriented Constitution in 1990, and soon the proclamation of the Islamic State (Jurist Legal Intelligence). The latest movement to overthrow the government was led by the group called "Taliban", also called "students of Islam". With the help of American forces, this menacing movement was exterminated, resulting in the loss of their totalitarian group in the Kabul region to southeastern Afghanistan. One would think that evolution and renovation would be the main characteristics present in a country mired in political turmoil. However, the Afghan government's helplessness has shattered the nation's optimistic beliefs and created an environment of bitterness and despair..