South Asia

Sopko: “We Don’t Even Know What We Spend” in Afghanistan

By Atlantic Council

The Huffington Post describes Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction John Sopko’s March 20 remarks at the Atlantic Council:

Prepared Remarks: John F. Sopko, Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction

John F. Sopko, Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, delivered on March 20, 2014 at an event hosted by the South Asia Center.

Sopko: US Efforts in Afghanistan Lead to “Spending on Steriods”

By Atlantic Council

Agence France Press quotes Special Inspector General for Afghanistan John Sopko’s address at the Atlantic Council:

Sopko: Corruption Jeopardizes Afghanistan Mission

National Journal reports on Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction John Sopko’s remarks at the Atlantic Council:

This Week in South Asia: March 1 – 7

Commentary from the South Asia Center on the most relevant news from the region, and suggested “must-read” analyses from the week.IndiaAs the current Lok Sabah, India’s lower house of parliament, approaches it end on May 31, The Election Commission of India announced the dates on which the nation’s 814 million voters will go to the […]