Category Archives: Afghanistan

EXCLUSIVE: Turkey and Taliban close to deal on Kabul airport

EXCLUSIVE: Turkey and Taliban close to deal on Kabul airport Ankara plans to maintain its presence in Kabul to secure its political and commercial interests, along with Qatari support, while Taliban… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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In Afghanistan, Contractors Were Unsung Heroes Of US Efforts

In Afghanistan, Contractors Were Unsung Heroes Of US Efforts As the US spends its final hours in Afghanistan, Mark Cancian of CSIS notes that more contractors have died (8,000) than US… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Military Contractor CACI Says Afghanistan Withdrawal Is Hurting Its Profits. It’s Funding a Pro-War Think Tank.

Military Contractor CACI Says Afghanistan Withdrawal Is Hurting Its Profits. It’s Funding a Pro-War Think Tank. What CACI reveals about the feedback loop between military contractors and think tanks. Sarah Lazare… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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How the defense industry helped prolong the war in Afghanistan

QuincyInst.org   210818-M-TU241-1009 HAMID KARZAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Afghanistan (August 18, 2021) Marines with the 24th Expeditionary Unit (MEU) guide an evacuee during an evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Afghanistan collapsed because corruption had hollowed out the state

Afghanistan collapsed because corruption had hollowed out the state Zack Kopplin The Afghan state was held together by theft, extortion and nepotism – at the highest levels ‘One reason the Afghan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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They were protectors in Afghanistan. Now they need help

They were protectors in Afghanistan. Now they need help >> Bhadra Sharma, The New York Times Published: 23 Aug 2021 10:57 PM BdST Updated: 23 Aug 2021 10:57 PM BdST Gurkha… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Hungary evacuates 2 dozen nationals from Kabul

AP National News By Associated Press Published August 18, 2021 10:36 PM Share on FacebookShare on Twitter Share on Linkedin The Latest: Hungary evacuates 2 dozen nationals from Kabul The Associated… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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The private security contractors must be a priority for rescue

The private security contractors must be a priority for rescue Tweet Published August 23. 2021 02:45PM America’s 20-year involvement in Afghanistan, culminating with the Biden administration’s chaotic handling of the ongoing… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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When did mercenaries become contractors?

When did mercenaries become contractors? Comments By Paul Campos On August 23, 2021 I’m pretty sure the answer is shortly after September 11, 2001. As best I can recall, the first… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Thanks To The US, Taliban Now Has A Powerful Air Force And ‘Russian Mercenaries’ May Help It Take Off

Thanks To The US, Taliban Now Has A Powerful Air Force And ‘Russian Mercenaries’ May Help It Take Off Expert Reviews By Jayanta Kalita August 20, 2021 Thanks to the US,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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