By Aryaman Bhatnagar Jul. 17 – The recently-concluded summits on Afghanistan held in New Delhi and Tokyo aimed at attracting foreign investment to Afghanistan in the hope that economic growth will simultaneously instill a sense of security and political stability. Although the Afghan government has managed to achieve its target amount – the participating countries pledged US$16 billion for the next four years – any investment in the country is likely to face obstacles. Security is the most obvious impediment for any development task undertaken in Afghanistan. For instance, Chinese activity at the Mes Aynak copper deposits in Logar Province, … Continue reading →