The Militarization of Afghan Aid

Put simply, the long-term goals of aid work differ drastically from the short-term goals of counterinsurgency. While NGOs might strive to lift literacy rates by boosting enrollment at school, the military might build an impressive classroom in the name of "winning hearts and minds" but leave no teachers behind to staff it. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Derek Hawkins - Aug 1, 2009 - 8:56 AM PDT
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