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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 subscribe
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
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
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
John Sopko: Here’s what it takes to work for the IG of Afghanistan Reconstruction
John Sopko: Here’s what it takes to work for the IG of Afghanistan Reconstruction April 19, 2018 8:46 am < a min read Best listening experience is on Chrome, Firefox… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Audit of Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF)
Today, SIGAR released an audit of the World Bank-administered Afghanistan Reconstruction Trust Fund (ARTF), one of the largest sources of funding to Afghan government operations outside the security sector. Key findings:… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
‘How in the world are taxpayers paying for Alfa Romeos and Bentleys?’ Senator pushes Army leaders on Afghan contracts
‘How in the world are taxpayers paying for Alfa Romeos and Bentleys?’ Senator pushes Army leaders on Afghan contracts By: Kyle Rempfer 1 day ago Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., shot… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
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Review of Fuel Management & Oversight in Afghanistan
Review of Fuel Management & Oversight in Afghanistan Today, SIGAR released a review of the management and oversight of fuel in Afghanistan. Key points: — Due to the amount of fuel… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM (pp. 102-126)
OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM (pp. 102-126) You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe
The Markets for Force in Afghanistan (pp. 103-117)
The Markets for Force in Afghanistan (pp. 103-117) You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to subscribe