Category Archives: Afghanistan

An exclusive interview with family of American contractor held hostage in Afghanistan

Posted on May 16, 2020 by David Isenberg

An exclusive interview with family of American contractor held hostage in Afghanistan May 13, 2020 6:35 PM EDT By — Amna Nawaz By — Ali Rogin Story Transcript Audio Relatives of… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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US offers Blackwater role to Taliban

Posted on May 1, 2020 by David Isenberg

Breaking NewsTaliban warns r Home / Latest Updates / US offers Blackwater role to Taliban US offers Blackwater role to Taliban April 28, 2020 AT News KABUL: The United States has… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Tata & Prince: Precedent for Syria, Afghanistan pullout lies with WWII-era Flying Tigers

Posted on April 23, 2020 by David Isenberg

Published January 19, 2019 Tata & Prince: Precedent for Syria, Afghanistan pullout lies with WWII-era Flying Tigers By Gen. Anthony Tata, Erik Prince | Fox News President Trump defends troop withdrawal… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Air Force evacuates 3 government contractors with coronavirus from Afghanistan

Posted on April 16, 2020 by David Isenberg

Air Force evacuates 3 government contractors with coronavirus from Afghanistan Patients were transported in a system designed during the 2014 Ebola outbreak. By Elizabeth McLaughlin April 11, 2020, 12:18 PM 6… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Ex-Royal Marine shot himself after ‘fearing colleagues would discover his PTSD’

Posted on April 12, 2020 by David Isenberg

Ex-Royal Marine shot himself after ‘fearing colleagues would discover his PTSD’ Joe Roberts Tuesday 31 Mar 2020 6:39 pm AFGHANISTAN – JULY 8: British Royal Marines of 45 Commando scramble out… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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John Sopko on the Campbell Conversations

Posted on April 12, 2020 by David Isenberg

John Sopko on the Campbell Conversations By Grant Reeher • Mar 28, 2020 Campbell Conversations John Sopko, Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction WRVO Public Media Even accounting for inflation, the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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DynCorp Gets $95M Task Order for Afghan Air Force Helicopter Logistics Support

Posted on March 11, 2020 by David Isenberg

DynCorp Gets $95M Task Order for Afghan Air Force Helicopter Logistics Support Matthew Nelson March 6, 2020 DynCorp International has received a potential five-year, $95M task order under a U.S. Army… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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New U.S.-Taliban deal stays silent on private mercenaries in Afghanistan

Posted on March 7, 2020 by David Isenberg

New U.S.-Taliban deal stays silent on private mercenaries in Afghanistan 4,098 views •Mar 2, 2020 Democracy Now! Investigative journalist Azmat Khan says there is reason to be skeptical of the new… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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If the U.S. withdraws from Afghanistan, will its military contractors stay? That’s not clear

Posted on March 2, 2020 by David Isenberg

Washington Post Feb. 28, 2020 If the U.S. withdraws from Afghanistan, will its military contractors stay? That’s not clear. Here’s what we know about this invisible army. A soldier walks outside… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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What Does Private Security Mean for Democracy? Lessons from the US in Iraq and Afghanistan

Posted on February 15, 2020 by David Isenberg

What Does Private Security Mean for Democracy? Lessons from the US in Iraq and Afghanistan   What Does Private Security Mean for Democracy? Lessons from the US in Iraq and Afghanistan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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