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Afghan economy

Catalyzing Renewable Energy: Path to Afghanistan’s Economic Revival

Catalyzing Renewable Energy: Path to Afghanistan’s Economic Revival

By Hamayun Khan
Developing water, solar and wind power could reduce Afghanistan’s import of electricity from abroad and help it emerge a regional renewable energy hub.

Afghanistan’s Uncertain Economic Future as the New Year Dawns

Afghanistan’s Uncertain Economic Future as the New Year Dawns

By Ibrahim Khan Jabarkhail
More than a year after the Taliban takeover, the prospects for economic development in the country remain bleak.
Afghanistan Under the Taliban: Tense Present, Bleak Future

Afghanistan Under the Taliban: Tense Present, Bleak Future

By Kathy Gannon
Six months after the Taliban returned to power, Afghans are safer, poorer, and less hopeful.

As Temperatures Drop, the Death Toll Climbs in Afghanistan

As Temperatures Drop, the Death Toll Climbs in Afghanistan

By Kathy Gannon
Without food or fuel, many Afghans will die of hunger and cold this winter.

Bumpy Road Ahead for Talibanomics: DRI Experts

Bumpy Road Ahead for Talibanomics: DRI Experts

By Diplomat Risk Intelligence
A Diplomat Risk Intelligence report warns that the options in front of the new Taliban regime in Kabul when it comes to running the Afghan economy are few and perilous.

Economy on the Brink, Taliban Rely on Former Technocrats

Economy on the Brink, Taliban Rely on Former Technocrats

By Samya Kullab
"Why would I expect them to understand international monetary policy?” one official said of the Taliban.

Mired in Poverty, Afghans Bring Their Children to Work

Mired in Poverty, Afghans Bring Their Children to Work

By Rahim Faiez
Despite billions in aid, Afghanistan remains trapped in poverty.
How Opium Fuels the Taliban’s War Machine in Afghanistan

How Opium Fuels the Taliban’s War Machine in Afghanistan

By Hashim Wahdatyar
There can be no victory over the insurgency unless narcotics are brought into the war agenda in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan and Ashraf Ghani's New Internationalism

Afghanistan and Ashraf Ghani's New Internationalism

By Shawn Snow
'Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the Right.'

Leveraging Impact Investment in Post-2014 Afghanistan

Leveraging Impact Investment in Post-2014 Afghanistan

By M. Ashraf Haidari
Unlocking Afghanistan’s very real potential will require significant investment.

Afghanistan: Five Tasks for Ghani’s Crucial U.S. Visit

Afghanistan: Five Tasks for Ghani’s Crucial U.S. Visit

By Tamim Asey
With his country at a critical juncture, the Afghan president needs to make the most of his Washington visit.
Afghanistan at the Crossroads

Afghanistan at the Crossroads

By Ajmal Shams
Economically dependent on the foreign presence, Afghanistan will need to work hard to succeed on its own.

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