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2016 Fighting Season in Afghanistan

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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