Mirwais Khan
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Terrorism
October 3, 2020
Taliban Launch Attacks in Afghanistan's North and South
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban launched two large-scale assaults in Afghanistan on Monday, attacking the northern city of Kunduz from several...
Mirwais Khan • RealClearDefense
Land (Conventional Warfare)
October 3, 2020
'Ghost' Troops in Afghanistan's Military
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghan forces are struggling to man the front lines against a resurgent Taliban, in part because of untold numbers of...
Mirwais Khan • RealClearPolitics
Terrorism
November 8, 2015
Taliban Infighting over Succession Turns Deadly
Taliban insurgents loyal to rival leaders have been fighting in a southeastern province of Afghanistan, where about 50 men on both sides have been...
Mirwais Khan • RealClearPolitics
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