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2016 Fighting Season in Afghanistan

President Trump and the War in Afghanistan: What You Need to Know
November 21, 2016

President Trump and the War in Afghanistan: What You Need to Know

By Shawn Snow
A situation report on the current terrain.

Dostum Seeks to Cement His Position in Northern Afghanistan
October 26, 2016

Dostum Seeks to Cement His Position in Northern Afghanistan

By Shawn Snow
Dostum’s military adventurism in northern Afghanistan is not to assist Kabul in its war against the Taliban.
2016 Fighting Season Highlights Vulnerabilities for Afghan Forces
August 31, 2016

2016 Fighting Season Highlights Vulnerabilities for Afghan Forces

By Shawn Snow
Why the fortress fiefdom effect is reducing the combat capabilities of Afghan forces.

Strategic District in Paktia, Afghanistan Falls to the Taliban
August 29, 2016

Strategic District in Paktia, Afghanistan Falls to the Taliban

By Shawn Snow
Jani Khel district, located along a strategic supply route, is overrun after a prolonged siege.

Afghan Air Force Now Operates 27 New US Attack Helicopters
August 27, 2016

Afghan Air Force Now Operates 27 New US Attack Helicopters

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Afghan Air Force recently took delivery of the last batch of U.S.-made MD530F light attack helicopters.

Afghan Commandos: Afghanistan’s First, Last, and Best Line of Defense
August 23, 2016

Afghan Commandos: Afghanistan’s First, Last, and Best Line of Defense

By Shawn Snow
Commandos are the country's best hope for staving off advances from the Taliban and ISIS.

In Afghanistan, Kunduz Under Siege Once Again
August 22, 2016

In Afghanistan, Kunduz Under Siege Once Again

By Shawn Snow
Once again, the Taliban are moving to seize control of the strategic city.
After 10 Years, US B-52H Resumes Operations in Afghanistan
August 20, 2016

After 10 Years, US B-52H Resumes Operations in Afghanistan

By Shawn Snow
After increased rules of engagement for U.S. forces, the U.S. strategic bomber returns to Afghanistan.

Are the Taliban Gearing up to Recapture Kunduz?
August 18, 2016

Are the Taliban Gearing up to Recapture Kunduz?

By Shawn Snow
The militant groups appears to be repeating its "October surprise" playbook in the area around Kunduz.

Red Group: The Taliban's New Commando Force
August 12, 2016

Red Group: The Taliban's New Commando Force

By Shawn Snow
The rise of the well-equipped Taliban force raises points to endemic corruption in Helmand.

Afghanistan Receives 5 New Attack Helicopters
July 19, 2016

Afghanistan Receives 5 New Attack Helicopters

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The recent delivery increases the Afghan Air Force’s fleet of light attack helicopters from 18 to 23.
Afghan Air Force Gets 5 New Attack Helicopters
June 21, 2016

Afghan Air Force Gets 5 New Attack Helicopters

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Five new MD-530 Cayuse Warrior helicopters arrived in Kabul last week.

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