Risky Business

Two Afghan Entrepreneurs Find Success Post-Taliban, But Face Conservative Islamic Opposition

By Matthew Bandyk

Posted: December 22, 2008

Don't miss David Ignatius's column from yesterday telling the story of two Afghan brothers who have created successful media ventures in Afghanistan. The opposition they have recently faced might be some more evidence of a creeping re-Talibanizaiton of the country.

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Risky Business

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Matt Bandyk, a reporter for U.S. News, explores capitalism from where it all begins, with the entrepreneur, whose risk taking and experimentation provide the roots from which the rest of the economy grows. As much courage as it takes to create one's own business, even the entrepreneur needs some help, and this blog will look at news, trends, and practical advice for starting and running a small business.

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