Diplomats and NGO leaders meet this week in Germany to talk about Afghanistan . Score: 6 Afghanistan is facing many economic , security and political challenges . Even as international troops seek to wind down their involvement , the country faces a resilient Taliban insurgency , political instability and economic turmoil . The absence of Pakistan from the conference looms large .
Diplomats and NGO leaders meet this week in Germany to talk about Afghanistan . Score: 6 Afghanistan is facing many economic , security and political challenges . The absence of Pakistan from the conference looms large .