Tag "International Security Assistance Force"
Economics
Middle East/North Africa
Tensions with Iran prevent economic cooperation in Afghanistan
Western tensions with, and sanctions against, Iran prevent cooperation which could promote an economically stable Afghanistan. Several months ago, reports surfaced indicating that the United States was unknowingly buying mixed,
Economics
South and Central Asia
Saving Afghanistan’s Economy: A daunting challenge
With NATO troops scheduled to leave Afghanistan by the end of 2014, questions remain on whether the country can support itself economically. The fledgling democracy will still receive large aid