Arrest Warrant Out for USAID Contractor in Afghanistan Arrest Warrant Out for USAID Contractor in Afghanistan
While corruption by the Afghan government has been widely condemned, corruption by Western officials in Afghanistan has received little if any scrutiny.
Sep 30, 2009 / Feature / Aram Roston
Chalabi’s Lobby Chalabi’s Lobby
Lobbyist Charles Black, now embroiled in controversy as a senior advisor to John McCain, was among those who aided Ahmed Chalabi's deceptive campaign for war in Iraq.
Apr 3, 2008 / Feature / Aram Roston
The Battle for Iraqi Oil The Battle for Iraqi Oil
Until there is a legitimate government in Iraq, it's unclear whether any new oil deals will stand.
Jan 2, 2004 / Feature / Aram Roston
Central Asia’s Heroin Problem Central Asia’s Heroin Problem
From Afghan farms into the Tajik mountains, the drug trade cuts a wide swath.
Mar 7, 2002 / Feature / Aram Roston
The Other Ground Zero The Other Ground Zero
Research support provided by the Investigative Fund of the Nation Institute.
Nov 30, 2001 / Feature / Aram Roston
A Royal Scandal A Royal Scandal
Saudi Arabia depends on the United States for defense, which contributes to that country's corruption.
Nov 15, 2001 / Feature / Aram Roston
It’s the Real Thing: Murder It’s the Real Thing: Murder
US employers like Coca-Cola are implicated in Colombia's brutality.
Aug 23, 2001 / Feature / Aram Roston