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Afghanistan

Afghanistan · AFG · South Asia

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Risk Score

Critical Stable

Risk Factors

Active conflict (structural)
No recent events in pipeline

Overview

Afghanistan remains a complex and challenging environment under Taliban rule since August 2021. The country faces severe humanitarian crises, economic collapse, and international isolation, with limited recognition of its de facto government. Efforts to rebuild and stabilize the nation are hampered by internal and external political dynamics.

Leadership

Hibatullah Akhundzada

Supreme Leader

GOVERNMENT: Islamic Emirate (de facto Taliban regime)

Economy

GDP

$15.0B

GDP per Capita

$350

GDP Growth

+2.0%

Inflation

8.0%

Unemployment

35.0%

AgricultureIllicit narcoticsSmall-scale manufacturingServices

Trade

Key Exports

OpiumFruitsNutsCarpetsWoolCottonPrecious and semi-precious stones

Key Imports

FoodstuffsPetroleum productsMachineryTextilesConstruction materials

Top Partners

PakistanIranChinaIndiaUAE

Headlines (8)

The Indian ExpressAug 9

West Indies miss automatic qualification to World Cup for 3rd time in a row

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LivemintAug 9

Russia eyes rail link to India as Strait of Hormuz disruptions threaten trade

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NewsBytesAug 9

Ireland vs Afghanistan, 3rd ODI: Presenting match preview and stats

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The New York TimesAug 9

A Young Soldier’s Reckoning With the Afghanistan War

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Malay MailAug 9

Afghanistan’s gold rush upends lives and landscapes

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The Economic TimesAug 9

Russia to India via train? Moscow floats ambitious railway route, says link "should be explored"

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Free Press JournalAug 9

West Indies’ Fall Continues: Two-Time Champions Miss Direct Qualification For 2027 World Cup

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EUROPE SAYSAug 9

Why did jihadism destroy historical monuments and images in Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan?

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