Check out this piece by John R. Thomson over at National Review Online on the under-reported progress that is occurring everyday in Afghanistan. Here's a good sample of how things are moving alone quite nicely:
The list of individuals and organizations — foreign and domestic — who are aiding Afghanistan in rebuilding from virtually total destruction is long indeed. Perhaps not surprisingly, all of those who has assisted in reconstructing the society are adamant that the will and determination of the Afghans has been vital to success achieved so far. "There is a determination to create a free and prospering society," notes one, "that is fierce and unrelenting. They are determined to get the job done."It amazing what the "animal spirits" that Adam Smith talked about in 1776 can accomplish once they're set loose in a place like Afghanistan. I can assure you that the Afghan people are thankful for the US freeing them from the tyranny of the Taliban so they could enjoy such enterprises.
So is former Ambassador Ishaq Shahryar, who with two Afghan-American colleagues is working on the development of several significant industrial and agricultural projects. "The most important thing those of us who have become naturalized citizens of other countries can do is to lend what expertise we have gained to rebuild Afghanistan," Shahryar comments. "Our goal is to develop worthwhile projects that will provide employment and income opportunities for thousands of Afghans. Other expatriates are bringing expertise in government and education. With our brothers and sisters throughout the country, we can together make our nation modern and viable."
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