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Private military and security companies in Afghanistan: practice of applications and its ramifications

How did the nature of warfare change with the emergence of private military companies? Private military and security companies have become especially popular with the commencement of the global war against terrorism. Afghanistan has become the frontline of antiterrorist struggle where the NATO, US as well as private military and security companies launched their operations. How has the nature of contemporary warfare changed with the emergence of new private military ...

07.02.2012

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Taliban: not a defeated party

... difficult enemy to defeat in classic warfare. A well-balanced covert structure of the movement allows to operate in underground environment for many long years and to stockpile resources to continue the struggle. The Taliban has no integrated HQ in Afghanistan, annihilation of which could paralyze the movement. The ideological guidance is exercised by Mullar Mohammad Omar and the so-called Quetta Shurah, a collegiate body presumably based in the city of Quetta, Pakistan. The Quetta Shurah exercises ...

06.02.2012

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Poll conducted

In your opinion, what are the US long-term goals for Russia?

U.S. wants to establish partnership relations with Russia on condition that it meets the U.S. requirements	33 (31%)
U.S. wants to deter Russia’s military and political activity	30 (28%)
U.S. wants to dissolve Russia	24 (22%)
U.S. wants to establish alliance relations with Russia under the US conditions to rival China	21 (19%)