by Ashley Boyle | Sep 6, 2012 | Monitor
In his latest for PBS’ Need to Know, ASP Fellow Joshua Foust discusses the conspicuous lack of discussion about Afghanistan in the presidential candidates’ campaigns. Noting that 68,000 US troops will still be in Afghanistan come Election Day,...
by David Axe | Aug 30, 2012 | Monitor
Afghan Local Police gather for a graduation ceremony in Farah province. Photo: ISAF Rogue Afghan soldiers and police turning their weapons on their allies are now the leading cause of death for NATO troops. On Aug. 28 a man wearing an Afghan army uniform opened fire...
by Ashley Boyle | Aug 28, 2012 | Monitor
ASP Fellow Joshua Foust is quoted in the Financial Times discussing why both parties in the campaign have avoided discussing Afghanistan despite growing insecurity in the country. “‘It is crazy that they are not talking about it more, given the number of...
by Ashley Boyle | Aug 28, 2012 | Monitor
ASP Fellow Joshua Foust was interviewed for the BBC’s “World Have Your Say” on the recent violence in Afghanistan, including the beheading of 17 civilians and the increase in “green on blue” attacks. “Helmand has been the site of a...
by Ashley Boyle | Aug 13, 2012 | Monitor
ASP Fellow Joshua Foust is quoted in a report by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation on a recent increase in “green on blue” attacks in Afghanistan. Foust explains that the purpose of these attacks is to “undermine confidence” in the...
