Masood was one of the few figures that was admired in all parts of the country. While Karzai is respected I don't think he is particularly admired.
I think the post-Taliban era would have been a greater success had he lived. He could have swayed the populace simply by voicing his opinion, like Washington or DeGaulle were able to do.
"I think the post-Taliban era would have been a greater success had he lived. He could have swayed the populace simply by voicing his opinion, like Washington or DeGaulle were able to do."
As far as I know the most focused, effective, assassination of an individual by the slams since their successes in the 70s or 80s is Masood.