Investing in a foreign nation after a prolonged period of conflict can be a risky endeavour. We are talking of course about war. Historically speaking, businesses, individuals and governments have been willing to invest in war-ravaged nations for two legitimate reasons: 1. it was in their strategic interests; 2. they thought they could make a profit. There is any number of apropos examples from the Marshal Plan to Solomon’s Temple.

But in this article, we are going to discuss a more contemporary example, namely Afghanistan. Since 2001, the proud nation has served as the battleground between US and international forces and a homegrown, repressive regime known as the Taliban.

Of course, it is important to note that the people of Afghanistan do not support this murderous group or terrorists, drug dealers, thugs and thieves. In fact, more than anyone else they have suffered under the yoke of these so-called leaders. What does it mean to go here ? It means that you will be denied basic human rights and freedoms, especially if you are a woman.

When it comes to investing in Afghanistan, the sky is the limit. We are talking about a major central Asian country that has now been embroiled in major conflicts and wars for three of the past four decades. As you might expect, this has had a deleterious effect on the country’s infrastructure.

What do they need? The short answer — nearly everything. But most immediately, they need hospitals, they need schools, they need roads, and they need a modern system of public transportation. Whether these needs can be satisfied or if they are just pie-in-the-sky dreams remains to be seen. Still, investors would be wise to take heed of some of the more attractive opportunities available in this once emerging country.