U.S. Army Sgt. Chris Short was riding in a Humvee in Afghanistan when a bomb exploded in March 2005. He doesn’t let his prosthetic leg stop him.
Afghanistan now in very advantageous position
Stabilization through connectivity – by anchoring Afghanistan into a web of economic interdependence, Pakistan also serves its own security interests. Stability in Kabul directly affects security in …
The Taliban put Afghanistan’s economy into a tailspin. These …
The takeover sent Afghanistan’s economy into a tailspin, billions in international funds were frozen, and tens of thousands of highly skilled Afghans fled the country and took their money with them.
‘Welcome to Afghanistan’: Taliban-era travel video courts tourists with dark humour
A parody-laced promo by a Kabul-based travel agency attempts to rebrand Afghanistan as a quirky adventure hotspot, despite grim US advisories and expert warnings …
Pakistan to Create New Paramilitary Force Ahead of More Protests by Imran Khan’s Party
The move turns an existing paramilitary force deployed on Pakistan’s northwestern border with Afghanistan into a national security force that will be called the Federal Constabulary, State Minister …
‘They’re Trapped In Pakistan’: Sen. John Fetterman Exposes Kristi Noem For Stranding Immigrant Heroes In Dangerous Territory In Senate Hearing
Senator John Fetterman exposed Secretary Kristi Noem for stranding immigrant heroes that helped evacuate Americans from Afghanistan in Pakistan.
Afghan women take to Bitcoin in their fight against oppressive systems
Digital currencies are providing Women in Afghanistan with the tools to stand up against an oppressive regime. That’s according to the Digital Citizen Fund (DCF) founder Roya Mahboob, who was speaking …
Afghanistan to need financial support until 2024 – HeraldNet.com
BONN, Germany — Afghanistan will need the financial support of other countries for at least another decade beyond the 2014 departure of foreign troops, Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Monday …
Afghanistan’s last finance minister who now drives for Uber said …
Khalid Payenda, Afghanistan’s last finance minister, called America’s fight for democracy in his country a “pretense.” Payenda told The Washington Post that he blames Americans, his fellow Afghans …
Afghanistan’s Financial Crisis | C-SPAN.org
The Wilson Center hosted former Afghan finance officials and U.S. diplomats for a virtual discussion on the economic situation in Afghanistan under the new Taliban regime. Participants included a …