Ben Watson

Weapons of the Syrian War: Advisors
Monday, August 1, 2016 - 15:06
Many governments have dispatched troops, trainers, and advisors to the Syrian warzone to help out their favored combatants.
Weapons of the Syrian War: Overview
Monday, August 1, 2016 - 15:06
From chlorine gas to Kalashnikovs, barrel bombs to cruise missiles, the Syrian conflict shows what 21st-century militaries and armed groups can bring to bear.
7 Ways the $104 Billion Reconstruction Effort in Afghanistan Could Fail
Thursday, December 11, 2014 - 07:14
The watchdog agency for the $104 billion that the U.S. has pledged for the reconstruction effort in Afghanistan says rampant corruption could derail rebuilding the nation after 13 years of war.