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by Nicholas Dawson, Forecast International. August 15, 2021, is the day that brought the war in Afghanistan full circle. As the American troops were steadily preparing to leave, the Taliban …
An Analysis of the Government Proposed for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Read More
The fall of Kabul came much faster than anticipated, but U.S. President Joe Biden says he remains confident in his decision to withdraw American forces. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled …
Biden Undeterred as Kabul Falls Read More
Afghan security forces have repelled a Taliban attack on the northern city of Kunduz. In a statement on Tuesday, the Afghan Defense Ministry announced that an early morning attack on …
Afghan Military Thwarts Taliban Attack on Kunduz Read More
The U.S. will transfer CH-47 Chinook helicopters to Afghanistan as part of an effort to modernize the Afghan military. A recent report from the U.S. Department of Defense to the …
U.S. Plans Creation of Afghan CH-47 Fleet Read More
The Russian military has deployed S-300 surface-to-air missile systems to Tajikistan. In a statement over the weekend, the Russian military confirmed a deployment of the S-300 air-defense system to its …
Russia Deploys S-300 to Tajikistan Read More
The Afghan Air Force has received two Indian helicopters. At a ceremony on Tuesday at the military airbase in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, the Indian government formally handed over …
India Donates Two Mi-35s to Afghanistan Read More