The Back Story to the ‘Afghanistan Papers’
Reading Time: 3 minutes As usual, WhoWhatWhy was on the case early. We’re proud of our record on being ahead of the curve!
US Anti-Drug Initiatives in Afghan: Another Dubious Expense
Reading Time: 3 minutes The US has spent millions of dollars on drug treatment programs in Afghanistan. For what? The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction tried to answer that question but did not find a good answer.
Afghanistan: 17 Years of Incompetence, Corruption, and Waste
Reading Time: 4 minutes A new government report concludes that the US’s ongoing effort — now in its 17th year — to stabilize and reconstruct Afghanistan has been marred by misspending, corruption, and incompetence.
How Did a US-Funded Health Facility End Up in the Mediterranean Sea?
Reading Time: 4 minutes The US has invested heavily in building health facilities in Afghanistan, yet the agency responsible for oversight can’t even locate many of them on the map. When they can find them, they often are in disrepair and lack basic utilities.
15 Years after Invasion, Afghanistan Is a Mess Nobody Talks About
Reading Time: 8 minutes The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction has been warning for years that the multi-billion dollar rebuilding effort by the US was awash in waste, fraud and corruption that has helped the Taliban thrive. Why is this kind of issue not at the heart of the 2016 presidential debate?
Happening Now: Congress Dissects Waste of Taxpayer Funds in Afghanistan
Reading Time: < 1 minute Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction John Sopko will testify before the Senate today. Here is what he is going to tell lawmakers about a Pentagon money pit.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire — Afghanistan Reconstruction Edition
Reading Time: 3 minutes Check out the latest outrageous waste of US taxpayer dollars for not helping the Afghan people. It truly is like pouring a sack of cash into a sinkhole.