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2010-10-05 India-Pakistan

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Posted by tu3031 2010-10-05 16:02|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 The place has long been a logistical nightmare. That bears repeating.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2010-10-05 17:15|| 2010-10-05 17:15|| Front Page Top

#2 it makes economic sense for Afghanistan to start building rail lines No, good sense has never counted for much in Afghanistan. On the other hand, it looks like upgrading the Central Asian rail system right up to the borders of Afghanistan would be a good investment for many countries. And they would only have to worry about the Afghan jihadis, rather than the Pak jihadis in addition.

Posted by Anguper Hupomosing9418 2010-10-05 17:18|| 2010-10-05 17:18|| Front Page Top

#3 If the minerals in Afghanistan are worth developing then if will make RR's worthwhile. Money and land were what paid for the RR's in the US. No money, no development.

Posted by tipover 2010-10-05 17:47|| 2010-10-05 17:47|| Front Page Top

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