Information on "Economics" and "Afghanistan"
April 2013
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Apr 2013
Stabilizing Afghanistan: Proposals for Improving Security, Governance, and Aid/Economic Development
Author: Tobias Ellwood
Publisher: Atlantic Council
This report assesses the progress in Afghanistan from the security, governance, and economic development perspectives. More on «Stabilizing Afghanistan: Proposals for Improving Security, Governance, and Aid/Economic Development»
January 2013
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Jan 2013
Afghanistan Halfway Through the Transition Phase
Author: Nils Wörmer
Publisher: Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik (SWP)
Since the security transition phase was officially launched by the Afghan government, NATO has been experiencing severe difficulties in creating the conditions necessary for the handover to the Afghan state. More on «Afghanistan Halfway Through the Transition Phase» -
Jan 2013
Creating Voids: Western Military Downscaling and Afghanistan's Transformation Phase
Author: Florian P Kühn
Publisher: Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
This paper first looks at the expected economic consequences of Western combat forces departing from Afghanistan in 2014. More on «Creating Voids: Western Military Downscaling and Afghanistan's Transformation Phase»
December 2012
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17 Dec 2012
Political Economy and Conflict Dimensions of Afghanistan’s Mineral Resources
Author: William Byrd
Publisher: United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
This paper discusses different categories of resources found in Afghanistan and then puts forward some basic recommendations to help guide policy. More on «Political Economy and Conflict Dimensions of Afghanistan’s Mineral Resources»
November 2012
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Nov 2012
Finish the Job: Jump-Start Afghanistan's Economy
Author: S. Frederick Starr, Adib Farhadi
Publisher: Central Asia-Caucasus Institute and Silk Road Studies Program (CACI-SRSP)
This paper presents a series of ideas and projects aiming to spur economic development in Afghanistan following the departure of NATO forces. More on «Finish the Job: Jump-Start Afghanistan's Economy»
October 2012
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31 Oct 2012
Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol 14, No 22
Author: Stephen Blank, Jacob Zenn, Dmitry Shlapentokh, Farkhod Tolipov, Eka Janashia, Georgiy Voloshin, Mina Muradova, Haroutiun Khachatrian
Publisher: Central Asia-Caucasus Institute and Silk Road Studies Program (CACI-SRSP)
This issue of the Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst includes articles and field reports on a host of security issues confronting the Central Asia-Caucasus region. More on «Central Asia-Caucasus Analyst, Vol 14, No 22» -
30 Oct 2012
Transition in Afghanistan: Winning the War of Perceptions?
Author: Shanthie M D’Souza
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This paper argues that the war in Afghanistan is essentially a war of perceptions on progress made thus far. More on «Transition in Afghanistan: Winning the War of Perceptions?»
July 2012
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27 Jul 2012
Tokyo Summit and Afghanistan’s Business Potential
Author: Suleman Fatimie, Arian Sharifi
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
Delegations from over 60 countries and 20 international organizations gathered in Tokyo on 8 July 2012 and discussed plans for economic development in Afghanistan. More on «Tokyo Summit and Afghanistan’s Business Potential» -
Jul 2012
Haqqani Network Financing: The Evolution of an Industry
Author: Gretchen Peters
Publisher: Combating Terrorism Center (CTC)
This paper outlines the financial architecture that sustains the Haqqani faction of the Afghan insurgency. More on «Haqqani Network Financing: The Evolution of an Industry»
June 2012
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25 Jun 2012
Delhi Investment Summit: Building on the Narrative of ‘Opportunity’ in Afghanistan
Author: Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This brief argues that the New Delhi Investment Summit in June 2012 is a gamble worth taking to ensure that Afghanistan's economic and transit potential becomes its inherent strength to accrue much-needed economic dividends for itself and the region. More on «Delhi Investment Summit: Building on the Narrative of ‘Opportunity’ in Afghanistan»
