Longer term instability that still does not seem to be ending soon has kept Afghans deprived of a peaceful life. Instability has brought with itself a number of social, economic and political problems and Afghans have still a very long way to go to come of the grave situation facing them. After more than thirty years bloodshed, the people of Afghanistan desire peace and stability in their country. Peace is what they wish to gift their coming generations. But hate-mongers, criminals, extremist groups, crooked politicians and problems such as corruption, poverty and lack of justice, good governance and willingness in government to lead Afghanistan out of the problems contribute to keep this country backward.

The biggest force that can take Afghanistan towards peace and prosperity is the people themselves. The more the masses in a society are aware, the more they will stand against the factors that want to destruct their country. Therefore, the Afghan government and its international backers must continue to work on increasing the public awareness, if they are desirous for development in Afghanistan. Voices that are raised against extremism, terrorism, injustice, nepotism, corruption and other such issues must be strengthened. Without public, it would be difficult to triumph over growing insurgency and other critical issues.

To gain the public support, it is compulsory to make sure that the coming elections are conducted keeping in view democratic and international standards. The Afghan government and its western backers must ensure a free, fair and transparent presidential election in 2014. This will be crucial to boost up the public trust and confidence in the government.

All know that previous elections were marred with allegations frauds and ballot-stuffing. To lead Afghanistan out the chaos it is facing today and make positive thoughts about government grow in the minds of the people, the next presidential election is being deemed as crucial. Afghanistan political parties and analysts have been urging for a fraud-free election.  Key to Afghanistan's future stability will be a credible and inclusive presidential election in 2014, followed by a constitutional transfer of power. Any meddling in this process can cause the gains that Afghanistan has achieved over the last 12 years to collapse all at once.

Only a government that is formed as a result of true and genuine votes of the people can be responsive to the demands of the people. People will only have trust in such a government and will support it in overcoming the serious challenges facing Afghanistan.