Tag Archives: Reconstruction

Corruption still threatens U.S. efforts in Afghanistan

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

Corruption still threatens U.S. efforts in Afghanistan Special inspector general presents sobering view of challenges as exit looms Posted May 3, 2012, 9:45 am Aaron Mehta The Center for Public Integrity When President… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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USAID spent $400 million in Afghanistan “despite uncertain results”

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

USAID spent $400 million in Afghanistan “despite uncertain results” Australian troops in Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan. Source: militaryphotos.net The title of this audit report, the latest from the Special Inspector General for… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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SIGIR Speaks

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ SIGIR Speaks Today the office of the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction (SIGIR) has released its latest quarterly report. Here… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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After a Decade at War, ‘Soft Power’ Industry Returns to Its Roots

Posted on April 12, 2012 by

4/11/2012 After a Decade at War, ‘Soft Power’ Industry Returns to Its Roots The $20 billion a year “stability operations” market is expected to drop off as the United States scales… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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