Ivan Eland on Russia Today discusses why cuts to the U.S. military budget are unlikely to happen, given how the defense industry is closely tied to campaign funding for politicians.
Ivan Eland on Russia Today discusses the motivations behind Hamid Karzais crackdown on private security forces, saying that the intended target is local warlords rather than legitimate security firms.
Ivan Eland on Russia Today discusses the flaws in the 2014 U.S. plan to leave Afghanistan citing the Afghan armys corruption and lack of military readiness to retain stability.