News stories by Richard Sale

  1. Afghanistan Faces “Massive Economic Constriction” after U.S. Withdrawal

    - Inter Press Service

    A story from Inter Press Service, an international news agency

    WASHINGTON, Mar 14 (IPS) - Next year's drawdown of U.S. forces and decline in U.S. aid will leave in its wake an Afghan political system lacking legitimacy and stability, according to interviews with Afghanistan experts, news reports and congressional studies.

  2. Saudi Insider Likely Key to Aramco Cyber-Attack

    - Inter Press Service

    A story from Inter Press Service, an international news agency

    WASHINGTON, Oct 19 (IPS) - Last weekend’s disclosure that Iranian cyber warriors had disabled some 30,000 computers owned by the Saudi oil giant Aramco is attracting considerable attention here, particularly in light of a warning last week by Pentagon chief Leon Panetta that Washington could face a “cyber-Pearl Harbor".

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