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Sarah Chayes

Rep. Michael Waltz speaks as Rep. Mike Johnson displays a map during the House Armed Services Committee on the conclusion of military operations in Afghanistan and plans for future counterterrorism operations on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021,

Former adviser Sarah Chayes: The US failed to understand how Afghans wage war

Afghanistan

Sarah Chayes served as a special adviser to the US military in Afghanistan and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff after a decade on the ground in Kandahar. She joined The World’s host Marco Werman to discuss the military testimonies on the US’ chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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Commentary: Americans should demand reforms that ensure government serves the people

Justice
Former Exxon Mobil Corp. CEO Rex Tillerson was an outspoken critic of the rule designed to prevent bribery.

In a victory for the oil industry, Congress makes it easier to pay bribes for drilling rights

Economics
An internally displaced Afghan child stands outside a shelter outside Jalalabad city.

Here is why government corruption can spawn religious extremism around the globe

Global Politics
Allegations of corruption swirl around Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan.

Is $20 billion in missing oil wealth the explanation for extremist group Boko Haram?

Global Politics
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Allegations of corruption swirl around Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan.

Is $20 billion in missing oil wealth the explanation for extremist group Boko Haram?

Global Politics

The most effective way to fight the Nigerian militant insurgency Boko Haram might not be with arms, but with a war on corruption, argues Sarah Chayes of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Afghan National Army soldiers on guard at the gate of the Bagram detainee centre, north of Kabul.

US officials angered as Karzai releases dozens of Taliban suspects

Conflict & Justice

The US has protested the decision by the Afghan government to release 65 detainees. In an unusual move, the US military released a dossier of information against all 65 men.

Afghan President Hamid Karzai is slated to step down next April.

In Afghanistan, a lame duck president is complaining and perhaps conspiring

Global Politics

President Hamid Karzai may be intent on holding power, even after he leaves office. As the April presidential election approaches, some Afghanistan watchers suspect that Karzai may be manipulating the 22-strong field of early contenders.

Outlook for peace in Afghanistan

Military realities, the legitimacy of the Karzai government, the Taliban and the outlook for peace in Afghanistan.

Former Afghanistan Advisor Not Optimistic About Taliban Talks

Global Politics

Sarah Chayes, a former special advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is pessimistic about the prospects for US talks with the Taliban.

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