While never colonized since its foundation in the mid-18th century, Afghanistan has played center stage to geopolitics thanks to its location at the crossroads of Central Asia. With a society both rich in culture and fragmented politically, it is home to 35 million souls and boasts as well as a significant foreign security presence that is scheduled to depart in 2014. Afghanistan is a fascinating country, with more than 5,000 years of history and significant economic and social potential waiting to be unleashed.
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