Bleak Future of CPC's Minerush in Afghanistan

Rahul PAWA

Abstract: Communist Party of China's (CPC) foray into rare earth treasures of Taliban-controlled Afghanistan has attracted global attention. However, on closer inspection, a myriad of challenges pose significant risks that outweigh potential benefits for the CPC?s extractive industry aspirations in Afghanistan. This paper identifies and examines impediments that the CPC must overcome to succeed, providing insights into why an unfavourable future looms ahead.

Keywords: Afghanistan, China, Pakistan, Mining, Oil, Security