Afghanistan has vast mineral wealth but faces steep challenges to tap it
- Written by: Scott L. Montgomery, Lecturer, Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington
Afghanistan has mineral resources that include precious gems and minerals such as copper and rare earth elements.Majid Saeedi/Getty ImagesThe official ending of the U.S.-led war in Afghanistan leaves a number of long-term questions, including how the country can build a functioning economy. Now that U.S. assistance has evaporated and international...
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