Category Archives: Afghanistan

The role of PMCs (Private Military Companies) in counter-insurgency combat in Afghanistan (2001 to 2010)

Posted on May 7, 2015 by

Walsh, Matthew. The role of PMCs (Private Military Companies) in counter-insurgency combat in Afghanistan (2001 to 2010). (2012). You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register  

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Afghanistan Reconstruction: Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics

Posted on May 6, 2015 by

Afghanistan Reconstruction: Lies, Damn Lies, and Statistics Speaking at Cornell’s College of Medicine, SIGAR likens Afghan reconstruction to diagnosing an intractable disease. By Catherine Putz May 06, 2015 The Weill Cornell… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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U.S. military personnel have been convicted of $50 million worth of crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan

Posted on May 6, 2015 by

National Security U.S. military personnel have been convicted of $50 million worth of crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan Large cash transactions, loose military oversight, and deeply corrupted local cultures have lured… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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SIGAR Speech, “Afghanistan Reconstruction: Fact vs. Fantasy”

Posted on May 5, 2015 by

SIGAR Speech, “Afghanistan Reconstruction: Fact vs. Fantasy” Today, Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) John F. Sopko delivered a speech at Cornell University. The speech covered SIGAR’s work and whether… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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DynCorp International Partners with DHL Express to Support Afghan-American Women’s Association

Posted on May 5, 2015 by

DynCorp International Partners with DHL Express to Support Afghan-American Women’s Association May 5, 2015 By dynintl_editor DynCorp International recently partnered with DHL Express to support the Afghan-American Women’s Association (A-AWA) by… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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U.S. Cuts back its Watchdogs after Billions Lost and Billions More to be spent on Escalating Afghanistan War

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U.S. Cuts back its Watchdogs after Billions Lost and Billions More to be spent on Escalating Afghanistan War Monday, May 04, 2015 John Sopko in Afghanistan (photo: SIGAR) The Obama administration… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Following the Trail of U.S. Taxpayers’ Dollars Abroad: On-Budget Assistance in Afghanistan

Posted on May 4, 2015 by

House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on National Security Hearing; “Following the Trail of U.S. Taxpayers’ Dollars Abroad: On-Budget Assistance in Afghanistan.”; Testimony by John Sopko, Inspector General, Special Inspector General… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private Security Contractors in Afghanistan as Third-Party Propagators: Categorizing the Participation of Private Security Companies

Posted on May 1, 2015 by

Asad, A. L. (2012). “Private Security Contractors in Afghanistan as Third-Party Propagators: Categorizing the Participation of Private Security Companies.” Student Pulse, 4(08). Retrieved from http://www.studentpulse.com/a?id=685 Private Security Contractors in Afghanistan as… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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SIGAR Releases April 2015 Quarterly Report to Congress

Posted on April 30, 2015 by

SIGAR Releases April 2015 Quarterly Report to Congress Today, SIGAR released its April 2015 Quarterly Report to Congress. The report notes: –U.S. appropriations for Afghanistan reconstruction grew by $2.3 billion to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Testimony & Audit: Millions in Salary Payments to Afghan Security Forces at Risk

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Testimony & Audit: Millions in Salary Payments to Afghan Security Forces at Risk Today, SIGAR released an audit of the Afghan National Army (ANA) personnel and payroll data. Additionally, Inspector General… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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