As the withdrawal of international forces from Afghanistan inches closer, the new government faces an uphill task to advance peace, improve economy and battle insurgency. Post 2014, believe experts, the Taliban will try to bounce back strongly and spread their network to disrupt the established democratic institutions. The non-state armed actors backed by the neighbouring countries will also try to widen their network and destabilise the country.The challenges associated with the withdrawal of foreign forces would be wide ranging, in the realm of economic, political and security issues. In the face of receding military presence, waning international attention and reduction in foreign aid, the Afghan economy will face not just a shortage of ‘aggregate demand’ but also a more immediate shortage of foreign exchange. Adding to their socio-economic woes would be the uncertain business environment and the fear of Taliban can discourage the potential investors.
India’s defence cooperation vital for Afghanistan post 2014
Afghan Zariza, a news and analysis website carried a quote by Sameer Patil, Associate Fellow, National Security, Gateway House analysing the importance of collective efforts by all countries to meet the security challenges in Afghanistan, post the NATO drawdown