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Kabul New City: Afghanistan’s Forgotten Development Dream

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Can Afghanistan Return to Its Pre-2014 Boom Time?

Can Afghanistan Return to Its Pre-2014 Boom Time?

By Omar Joya
The Afghan government will struggle to jump-start economic growth while political uncertainty is perhaps at its height.

A Peaceful Afghanistan Key to Regional Connectivity in South and Central Asia

A Peaceful Afghanistan Key to Regional Connectivity in South and Central Asia

By M. Ashraf Haidari
Afghanistan's security and prosperity depends on its neighbors, and vice versa.
What Living in Kabul Is Really Like

What Living in Kabul Is Really Like

By Franz J. Marty
Afghanistan's capital is not even half as dangerous as everyone thinks.

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