The role of oil in the Afghan economy

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Afghanistan: Battle Deepens for Central Asian Oil
By John Catalinotto, Workers World, 24 October 1996. The brutal fighting in Afghanistan that appeared to be over in September has flared up again. With it the battle continues over who will control access to the oil and gas resources of Central Asia.
Statement of John J. Maresca, Vice President of International Relations, Unocal Corporation
Statement made on 12 February 1998, before the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific of the Committee on International Relations.
The Secret War
Selected pieces 1998-2001 on the relation of economic resources in the region and U.S. foreign policy. Includes a portion of the Maresca testimony.
Timeline of Competition between Unocal and Bridas for the Afghanistan Pipeline
World Press Review, December 2001. The timeline covers 1992-1999.