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Afghanistan corruption
It’s Time to Confront the Taliban’s Corruption
By David J. Kramer, Natalie Gonnella-Platts, and Jessica Ludwig
Fundamental to the Taliban’s vicious pursuit of power is the strategic use of corruption and kleptocracy.
US Sanctions 2 Former Afghan Republic Officials For Transnational Corruption
By Catherine Putz
According to U.S. officials, the final speaker of the Afghan Republic's parliament and his son were merrily robbing the country blind with various schemes tied particularly to fuel contracts.
How Corruption Played a Role in the Demise of the Afghan Government
By Wahidullah Azizi
As Afghanistan heads toward an uncertain future, many wonder what went wrong in the two decades leading up to the present crisis.
Taliban Take Kabul Via Path Paved by Corruption
By Catherine Putz
Ghani reportedly fled Afghanistan with bags of cash; Dostum’s palace was rococo dictator chic. Corruption lies at the heart of Kabul’s fall.
What Tajik Gold Smuggling Bust Tells Us About Afghanistan
By Catherine Putz
As uncertainty persists in Afghanistan, some will seek to smuggle cash and gold out via Central Asia.
Afghanistan Breaks Down Its Ministry of Finance
By Ibrahim Khan Jabarkhail
The attempt at reform is another step in the wrong direction.
Afghanistan’s Investigative Journalists
By Ezzatullah Mehrdad
Daily newspaper Etilaat Roz makes an impact in the chaotic Afghan democracy.
Troop Levels Aren't Afghanistan's Problem. An Increasingly Illegitimate Government Is.
By Noah Coburn
Ordinary Afghans are growing ever more pessimistic about the National Unity Government.
Fixing Afghanistan's Struggling Security Forces
By Ghulam Farooq Mujaddidi
To make the ANDSF an effective force, there needs to be some drastic changes.
How Is Afghanistan's Fight Against Corruption Going?
By Murtaza Noori
Evaluating the progress and set-backs in attempts to reform Afghanistan's procurement process.
Despite Rising Violence, Some Promising Trends in Afghanistan
By Adam Wunische
A recent survey shows that, while many problems persist in Afghanistan, there are some positive developments.
Does More Aid Mean More Corruption in Afghanistan?
By Ahmad Shah Katawazai
Looking ahead to the Brussels conference, and back to the Kabul Bank scandal.
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