Articles: Afghanistan

Trump’s new Afghanistan strategy may draw on old, controversial methods Christopher Woody  Jul. 15, 2017, 9:08 AM US soldiers near the site of US bombing in the Achin district of eastern… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

The ‘Blackwater 2.0’ Plan for Afghanistan Private military contractors have spotted an opportunity as America’s longest war grinds on. A private security organization contractor listens to a radio during his duty… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

Monkey Cage Analysis Private military contractors aren’t going to do a better job in Afghanistan. Here’s why. By Deborah Avant July 12 at 3:27 PM U.S. forces and Afghan security police… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

What This White House Really Needs Is Mercenaries Oh good, Steve Bannon and Erik Prince have an idea for Afghanistan. Getty By Charles P. Pierce Jul 11, 2017 (Optional Musical Accompaniment… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

obsessions GUNS FOR HIRE Stephen Bannon wants to talk about using mercenaries to solve Afghanistan The face of American power abroad? (AP Photo/Khalid Mohammed) Share Written by Tim Fernholz Obsession “America… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

Opinion Mattis “politely listened” to Erik Prince’s spiel before dismissing it. Photo illustration This Afghan War Plan By The Guy Who Founded Blackwater Should Scare The Hell Out Of You By… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

Steve Bannon Wants Private Contractors to Set Strategy in Afghanistan   By Osita Nwanevu Blackwater founder Erik Prince testifies before Congress in 2007.Getty Images On Monday, the New York Times reported… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →