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Why 20 years wasn’t enough to train the Afghan army to win
New inspector general report explores the collapse of the Afghan security forces.
A lot of nations are involved in Afghan security. Here are the challenges and benefits of this approach.
The special inspector general for Afghanistan reconstruction outlines the challenges and triumphs of NATO operations in Afghanistan.
By Cal Pringle
Bad spending oversight hampers Afghan troops, says US watchdog
A lack of coordinated oversight of America's spending in Afghanistan has led to a waste of funds and hampered training and development of the country's security forces, according to a watchdog group that monitors billions of dollars in U.S. aid to the country.
Classified or nonexistent: Tracking Taliban control goes dark as focus shifts to getting out
The change marks an important waypoint for the U.S. mission.
By Kyle Rempfer
US watchdog: Afghans may not be ready for ‘day after’ peace
Afghanistan may not be ready for peace unless it formulates a strategy for re-integration of Taliban fighters into society, combating corruption and reining in the country’s runaway narcotics problem, a U.S. watchdog said Wednesday.
Afghan troops beat up contractors, stole equipment: report
The latest report by a government watchdog for Afghanistan reconstruction raises further questions about the ability of Afghan forces to operate on their own.
As Trump mulls Afghanistan pullout, latest watchdog report paints grim picture of progress there
This week's report continues to chronicle endemic corruption and a fledgling security force.
Report: Enemy attacks decrease in Afghanistan but airstrikes, deaths rise as urban centers remain vulnerable
A gap in security assistance between Army unit rotations is raising concerns.
By Todd South
DoD hasn’t followed CENTCOM deployment requirements for advisers heading to Afghanistan, report says
The Department of Defense has not been following through on adviser training for its service members before deploying them to Afghanistan, a government watchdog reported.
By Kyle Rempfer
Marine commander says rapid drawdown in Afghanistan was premature
The capital of Helmand province, Lashkar Gah, was on the verge of collapse before Marine advisers arrived in spring 2017.
By Shawn Snow