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Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban want production to expand to 19,000 b/d shortly. They are counting on the extractives sector to help boost revenue and shore up the flailing economy.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284299
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The firms aim to extract gold, lead, zinc, iron ore and copper across several Afghan provinces. Earlier this year, Afghanistan agreed a major contract relating to oil extraction…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282083
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The two countries have turned to each other amid increasing isolation from international banking systems, export markets, and foreign resources and technologies. Deepening their…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278339
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One of Obama's more direct and liberal speeches, it continued his drift towards a more expressive demonstration of a Democratic agenda -- although there were areas, such as trade…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB197131
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Some of the downside risks the April WEO highlighted have materialised, while the FSR sees higher risks to financial stability. The explanations prioritise trade but many other…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB239070
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Separately, the recent Taliban takeover of Afghanistan was a strategic win, given the military-security establishment’s long-standing support for the group. The Taliban’s 'Haqqani…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB265641
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LEBANON: Political standoff may undermine the economy