Schussing56I apologize for not responding earlier. Afghanistan represents a loss of confidence in the western world. It is very significant. Markets require confidence in the future. That being said, I would not buy real estate now..not saying you would lose but most gains have already occurred. Get out of bonds..inflation/overly indebted governments.....so stocks/commodities are only place to be but there will be ups and downs as usual..some scary..but in the longer run that is where money will gravitate