It is interesting to note what changes democracy has brought to the people of Afghanistan.  The impending election is another opportunity for the people of Afghanistan to firm up their resolve and stick to the democratic principles, because this is only type of governance under which people will have the liberty to express their opinion, to exercise their basic rights for both male and female community and to properly educate the females.  Of course, to enjoy all these fundamental rights, there is a great need to maintain peace and security in the country.  Speaking of security, it is essential for the next government to have proper arrangements with the USA to train its security forces to safeguard country's infrastructure as well as the welfare of its citizens.  One ought not to underestimate the presence and strength of Talibans in Afghanistan, and after the US forces depart, it will be an insurmountable battle for the Afghani forces to control the attacks from the militants.  Therefore, the training of the Afghani forces and the presence of US forces in Afghanistan is not only essential but is a matter of survival for the Afghanis.  One also should not ignore the lurking threat from Pakistan which is waiting for the US forces to leave at the end of this year, so that they can activate its proxy forces against Afghanistan. AFGHANISTAN SHOULD ALWAYS KEEP IN MIND THE PRESENCE OF MILITANCY ACROSS ITS BORDERS AND ACCORDINGLY STRENGHTEN ITS OWN FORCES TO MAINTAIN PEACE AND SECURITY IN THE COUNTRY