Afghan economy is unmanageable despite fiscal gains

An economic slump and price rises have increased hunger, and the Taliban cannot or will not secure external funding

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  • Financial stability
  • Budget gains
  • Revenue-raising versus local interests
  • China hopes
  • Interests clash
  • Opium ban
  • Curbing the combatants

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