Category Archives: Afghanistan

Blackwater founder’s plan to privatise America’s $76bn, 17-year war in Afghanistan

Exclusive: Blackwater founder’s plan to privatise America’s $76bn, 17-year war in Afghanistan  ​Donald Trump is expected to ask European countries at this week’s Nato summit, one of the most crucial and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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DoD Management of the Enhanced Army Global Logistics Enterprise Maintenance Contract in Afghanistan

DoD Management of the Enhanced Army Global Logistics Enterprise Maintenance Contract in Afghanistan You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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Marketing Militarized Masculinities: An Ethnographic Account of Racial and Gendered Practices in Private Security Contractors in Afghanistan

Marketing Militarized Masculinities: An Ethnographic Account of Racial and Gendered Practices in Private Security Contractors in Afghanistan You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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War For Sale: The Case of Blackwater Unaccountable Private Military Companies in Iraq and Afghanistan

War For Sale: The Case of Blackwater Unaccountable Private Military Companies in Iraq and Afghanistan   You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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‘Private Military and Security Companies’ og Retfærdig Krig: En komparativ analyse af militære aktørers adfærd i Irak og Afghanistan

‘Private Military and Security Companies’ og Retfærdig Krig: En komparativ analyse af militære aktørers adfærd i Irak og Afghanistan You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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Security firm named in lawsuit against Ottawa once accused of recruiting ex-child soldiers

Security firm named in lawsuit against Ottawa once accused of recruiting ex-child soldiers Company’s recruiting methods were red-flagged by U.S. State Department Murray Brewster · CBC News · Posted: Jun 21,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Stabilization: Lessons from the U.S. experience in Afghanistan

Past Event Stabilization: Lessons from the U.S. experience in Afghanistan Past Event Welcoming remarks, keynote address, and discussion You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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Stabilization: Lessons from the U.S. Experience in Afghanistan

Today, SIGAR released its fourth lessons learned report, entitled “Stabilization: Lessons from the U.S. Experience in Afghanistan,” examining the U.S. government’s efforts to stabilize Afghanistan between 2002 and 2017. At 9:30am… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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Costly Helicopter Rides for U.S. Officials Show Afghanistan’s Security Decline

Costly Helicopter Rides for U.S. Officials Show Afghanistan’s Security Decline By Anthony Capaccio May 14, 2018, 4:47 PM EDT Updated on May 15, 2018, 2:39 PM EDT A U.S. soldier mans… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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SIGAR April 2018 Quarterly Report to Congress

Today, SIGAR released its thirty-ninth Quarterly Report to Congress. Key points: — USFOR-A reported that the actual assigned strength of the ANDSF as of January 2018 was 296,409, which includes 165,622… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading

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