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Afghanistan Seeks New Air Corridors 
March 11, 2023

Afghanistan Seeks New Air Corridors 

By Sophia Nina Burna-Asefi
Afghanistan announced plans to expand its air corridors as it seeks to reconnect to world markets, but significant challenges loom.

Afghanistan’s Uncertain Economic Future as the New Year Dawns
January 04, 2023

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.
What’s Next for Afghanistan’s Tumultuous Public Finances?
September 28, 2021

What’s Next for Afghanistan’s Tumultuous Public Finances?

By Ibrahim Khan
With the economy on the brink of collapse, how can the Taliban approach the coming fiscal year?

Thinking More Deeply About Human Development in Afghanistan
December 29, 2020

Thinking More Deeply About Human Development in Afghanistan

By Lutfi Rahimi
Development has to be assessed by more than just GDP growth. 

Kabul New City: Afghanistan’s Forgotten Development Dream
April 21, 2020

Kabul New City: Afghanistan’s Forgotten Development Dream

By Hakmatullah Hamidi
The mega-project was put on hold under the previous government. If it isn’t kickstarted soon, Kabul city could be left uninhabitable.

For Peace in Afghanistan, the Economy Is Key
September 05, 2019

For Peace in Afghanistan, the Economy Is Key

By Gul Maqsood Sabit
Before and after any peace agreement, a healthy Afghan economy is essential.

Afghanistan: Prospects and Challenges to Regional Connectivity
April 19, 2019

Afghanistan: Prospects and Challenges to Regional Connectivity

By Mariam Safi and Bismellah Alizada
Afghanistan has a long and difficult road to transition from an aid dependent economy to a trade and transit economy.
Afghanistan’s Minerals: A Looted Economic Hope for Stability
October 05, 2018

Afghanistan’s Minerals: A Looted Economic Hope for Stability

By Gul Maqsood Sabit
Instead of being looted, Afghanistan’s resources should be strategically exploited for the country's benefit.

How Economic Growth Can Help Defeat Terrorism in Afghanistan
April 16, 2018

How Economic Growth Can Help Defeat Terrorism in Afghanistan

By M. Ashraf Haidari
The campaign for Afghanistan's economy must stand on equal footing with the counterterrorism campaign.

Why Silk Road Mayors Are Gathering in Kabul
October 16, 2017

Why Silk Road Mayors Are Gathering in Kabul

By M. Ashraf Haidari
Hosting the 2017 Silk Road Mayors Forum returns Kabul to its historical place as the center of the Silk Roads.

Can Afghanistan's Economy Rebound in 2017?
January 25, 2017

Can Afghanistan's Economy Rebound in 2017?

By Shoaib Ahmad Rahim
There's no reason to think 2017 will be any better for Afghanistan than 2016.
Afghanistan and Ashraf Ghani's New Internationalism
September 14, 2016

Afghanistan and Ashraf Ghani's New Internationalism

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

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