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The Failed Promise: Reflections on America’s Afghanistan Experience Dave Maxwell Sun, 04/03/2022 - 10:11pm

Afghanistan did not have to become a failure nor America’s longest war. It was a conflict which was a great opportunity to show American mastery of hard and soft power. From my admittedly limited perspective, America’s failure to achieve its aims was avoidable if realistic expectations were articulated, appropriate resources were applied when needed, and basic military doctrines and processes were followed... Читать дальше...

Security Force Assistance Brigades: A need to develop a Force Employment Model that builds sustained continuity, consistency, longevity, and commitment Dave Maxwell Sun, 04/03/2022 - 9:58pm

Having initially been established to support, enable, and grow the investment that was the Afghan National Army (ANA) and the overall Afghan security apparatus, Security Force Assistance Brigades (SFAB) are now increasing their presence worldwide, deploying regionally aligned units in small Advising Teams... Читать дальше...

In Search of a Silver Bullet: Reducing the Supply of Synthetic Drugs to the U.S. Dave Maxwell Sun, 04/03/2022 - 9:48pm

Much of my professional career has been spent analyzing drug trafficking trends and U.S. counterdrug efforts.  Never has the situation seemed so bleak.  Earlier this month, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than 105,700 Americans died from drug overdoses in the past year, a five percent increase from the year before, and the highest number on record. Читать дальше...