Omar Sadr talks to Mujib Rahimi about his book State Formation in Afghanistan: A Theoretical and Political History.  Mujib Rahman Rahimi is a writer, political analyst, and translator. He is a PhD graduate from the University of Essex. He served as senior advisor to Dr Abdullah Abdullah, and spokesperson of the Office of Chief Executive at the National Unity Government and High Council for National Reconciliation.  Suggested readings  Jonathan L. Lee. 1996. The Ancient Supremacy: Bukhara, Afghanistan, and the Battle for Balkh, 1731-1901   B. Hopkins. 2008. The Making of Modern Afghanistan. ‌ Book Review by Omar Sadr کتاب روایت فرودستان   Omar Sadr. 2020. Negotiating Cultural Diversity in Afghanistan   Connect with us!  Google, Apple, Spotify, Anchor  Twitter: @negotiateideas & @OmarSadr  Email: [email protected]