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An Existential Threat: U.S. Oversight of and Responses to Corruption in Afghanistan

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An Existential Threat: U.S. Oversight of and Responses to Corruption in Afghanistan Today, Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, John Sopko, delivered a speech at the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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John Sopko: After taking down the Mafia, Obama’s Special Inspector is bringing justice to Afghanistan

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John Sopko: After taking down the Mafia, Obama’s Special Inspector is bringing justice to Afghanistan For every dollar spent in Afghanistan, at least 29 cents disappears in fraud or wastage Jonathan… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Legitimating the environmental injustices of war: toxic exposures and media silence in Iraq and Afghan

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Statebuilding in Afghanistan: challenges and pathologies

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The Psychic Malignancy of the Afghan War

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DOD watchdog confirms probes into Afghan spending

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DOD watchdog confirms probes into Afghan spending Getty Images By Rebecca Kheel – 03/22/16 11:08 AM EDT A special inspector general has confirmed that he’s conducting two full audits of a… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Rebuilding Afghanistan: Oversight of Defense Department Infrastructure Projects

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Rebuilding Afghanistan: Oversight of Defense Department Infrastructure Projects Hearing Date: March 16, 2016 9:00 am 2154 Rayburn HOB TAKEAWAYS: More than 60 percent of the Department of Defense (DOD) reconstruction contracts… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Oversight of DOD Reconstruction Projects in Afghanistan

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Today, SIGAR published a report on inspections of DOD reconstruction projects, as well as a testimony for a hearing on the report before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Afghanistan’s surprisingly predictable economic crash

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Afghanistan’s surprisingly predictable economic crash By Jared Ferrie Asia Editor 14 March 2016 Afghanistan’s economic collapse was sudden, surprising, and entirely predictable. When the United States withdrew around 60,000 soldiers just… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Poor Air Quality Affects Those Who Have Served in Afghanistan

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