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Education as strategy in Afghanistan

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… Contractors have made substantial profits in Afghanistan. The Federal Procurement Data System lists over $50 billion in contracts for companies who have supported combat and stabilization operations. Imputing an estimated… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Contract For Afghan Base Shows That Dangers Remain

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Washington Post January 3, 2013 Pg. 15 Fine Print Contract For Afghan Base Shows That Dangers Remain By Walter Pincus Here is a reminder that there is still fighting going on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Millions in DOD-funded electric equipment for Afghanistan collecting dust

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Millions in DOD-funded electric equipment for Afghanistan collecting dust Posted By Kevin Baron Tuesday, December 18, 2012 – 12:02 PM    Stop us if you’ve heard this one before. The United… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Mental Illness, Poverty Haunted Afghan Policewoman Who Killed American

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Reuters.com December 26, 2012 Mental Illness, Poverty Haunted Afghan Policewoman Who Killed American By Michael Georgy and Mirwais Harooni, Reuters KABUL–The Afghan policewoman suspected of killing a U.S. contractor at police… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Motive Unclear In Killing By Woman In Afghan Force

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New York Times December 26, 2012 Pg. 4 Motive Unclear In Killing By Woman In Afghan Force By Rod Nordland KABUL, Afghanistan — Sergeant Nargis went to work Monday with murder… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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US adviser killed in Kabul by Afghan policewoman

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US adviser killed in Kabul by Afghan policewoman By Heath Druzin Stars and Stripes Published: December 24, 2012 KABUL — An American police adviser was killed Monday by a female police… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Afghan policewoman kills US adviser in Kabul

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Afghan policewoman kills US adviser in Kabul By DENIS D. GRAY Associated Press  KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An Afghan policewoman shot and killed an American adviser outside the police headquarters in… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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On Afghan Odyssey, Gifts to Troops Brave Ambushes, Bombs

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December 21, 2012, 10:31 p.m. ET On Afghan Odyssey, Gifts to Troops Brave Ambushes, Bombs By MARIA ABI-HABIB The U.S. Post Office has rain, sleet or snow to contend with. Jeff… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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The Ghost of Contracting Past

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David Isenberg Author, ‘Shadow Force: Private Security Contractors in Iraq’ The Ghost of Contracting Past Posted: 12/21/2012 3:52 pm There are numerous ways to consider private military and security contractors (PMSC):… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Taliban Say Suicide Bomber Targeted U.S. Company In Kabul

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Reuters.com December 17, 2012 Taliban Say Suicide Bomber Targeted U.S. Company In Kabul By Hamid Shalizi, Reuters KABUL — Afghanistan’s Taliban movement claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in Kabul on… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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