America failed Afghanistan
And that is a direct result of our dysfunctional political system
Author’s note: I worked in Afghanistan as a government contractor training the national police force from 2011-2012. I dedicate these words and this essay to the memory of my friend Iqbal and to all the Afghans who have suffered for the egos of American and Afghan politicians.
Above are a few photos from my time in Afghanistan. The bottom two photos have…
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