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Afghanistan economy
What Living in Kabul Is Really Like
By Franz J. Marty
Afghanistan's capital is not even half as dangerous as everyone thinks.
Afghanistan in 2017: Achievements and Challenges
By M. Ashraf Haidari
Afghanistan remains a work in progress.
Will Afghanistan's Minerals Shape Trump's Policy Toward the Region?
By Ahmad Shah Katawazai
Afghanistan's mineral wealth could help kickstart the economy, but beware of the resource curse.
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.
Farmers Without Markets: Afghanistan's Struggle Toward an Agricultural Economy
By Mohammad Abed Shirzai
Instability and a lack of connectivity combine to keep Afghanistan's farmers from prospering.
Afghanistan and Ashraf Ghani's New Internationalism
By Shawn Snow
'Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the Right.'
Since 9/11, Afghanistan Makes Progress Amid Violence
By M. Ashraf Haidari
Afghanistan has made substantial progress in the past 15 years, but still needs the world's support.
The Economic Toll of Afghanistan's Refugee Crisis
By Laiq Zirack
A staggering number of migrants and IDPs negatively impact the macroeconomy of Afghanistan.
Will Afghanistan’s Lone Fighter Succeed?
By Ali Reza Sarwar
Can Afghan President Ashraf Ghani succeed in his ambitious vision for remaking the country?
Afghanistan’s Role in the Central Asia-South Asia Energy Projects
By Zabihullah Mudabber
A bevy of energy projects linking Central and South Asia could provide much-needed stability for Afghanistan.
Invest in Afghanistan, the Gateway to Silk Roads
By M. Ashraf Haidari
Afghanistan hopes to attract regional investment to capitalize on its untapped potential.
Afghanistan’s Forgotten Humanitarian Crisis
By M. Ashraf Haidari
How to overcome the legacy of four decades of suffering?