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Afghanistan economy
Afghanistan’s Economy – and Access to Aid – at Stake in Peace Talks
By Hanif Sufizada
Will the Taliban and the Afghan government come to terms in time to rescue the country’s fledgling economy?
Afghan Lives Through the Lens of COVID-19
By FES/ Mohammad Aref Karim and Mariam Alimi
Illuminating the deep socioeconomic impact of the pandemic on Afghan lives.
The Trade and Transit Woes of Landlocked Afghanistan During COVID- 19
By Shoaib A. Rahim
Pakistan plays a big role in dictating the fortunes of the Afghan economy.
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.
What the COVID-19 Outbreak Means for Afghanistan’s Troubled Economy
By Shoaib A. Rahim
The outbreak of the pandemic has and will further dent already depressed economic indicators.
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
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.
Iran, India, and a New Way Forward for Afghanistan
By C. Christine Fair
A new strategy for Afghanistan begins in Iran and needs India’s help.
Afghanistan Declared a Top Improver in 2019 Doing Business Ranking
By Ahmad W. Majidyar
Climbing 16 places, the World Bank names Afghanistan as a top improver in its latest Doing Business report.
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
By M. Ashraf Haidari
The campaign for Afghanistan's economy must stand on equal footing with the counterterrorism campaign.
Why Pakistan Is TAPI's Biggest Hurdle
By Shoaib A. Rahim
The pipeline would bring substantial benefits to all 4 member countries. For Pakistan, that's exactly the problem.