Costs still permeate U.S. economy Beyond lives lost and wars fought, disaster’s toll keeps on rising
Posted on 11. Sep, 2011 by Editor in Afghanistan, General, Iran, Iraq, Middle East
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — In American blood and treasure, the damage done by the Sept. 11 attacks clearly has been high. But the disaster and the nation’s response to it have also been costly in countless other ways that are still pulsing through the economy. These costs can be seen in long lines at airports. They [...]
Mercenaries to Fill Void Left By U.S. Army
Posted on 11. Aug, 2010 by Editor in Afghanistan, General, Iraq, Middle East
As the U.S. military continues to draw down its forces in Iraq later this month and complete a full exit by the end of next year, analysts say the withdrawal will be a boon for the private security industry, whose employees will likely undertake more quasi-military functions such as defusing explosives and providing armed response [...]
Budget for A/C and Tents Larger than Budget of NASA
Posted on 07. Aug, 2010 by Editor in Afghanistan, Iraq, Middle East
The Geo Quiz takes us close to the front lines of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. US forces in Iraq and Afghanistan face incredible challenges. There’s the military aspect of their job – battling insurgents, protecting civilians, dealing with the grim realities of war. Then there’s the logistics. The troops require a lot of [...]
Afghans ‘abused at secret prison’ at Bagram airbase
Posted on 16. May, 2010 by Editor in Afghanistan, Middle East
Afghan prisoners are being abused in a “secret jail” at Bagram airbase, according to nine witnesses whose stories the BBC has documented. The abuses are all said to have taken place since US President Barack Obama was elected, promising to end torture. The US military has denied the existence of a secret detention site and [...]
