Things can change, especially seeing how in the 20th century Afganistan did have some periods of stability as is. Maybe the Talibans takes over and or perhaps the NFA gets lucky and manages to secure the east parts enough. Haven't really 100% decided since in not sure if China, Iran or some other country out there would get involved or not. On one hand if China really can't hold Tibet, I don't think they'd bother with Afganistan beyond some trading. On the other hand Iran thinking their hot stuff in the Middle East may start mucking around in afganland. They're mucking around in Iraq today as we speak.

Overall I want afghan children working in underground mines and one underground city to be all cool since the Kushans had a underground city too.