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Posted Wed, 02/03/2010 - 12:02pm

The Department of Defense has released the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review.

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Posted Wed, 02/03/2010 - 12:20pm

From the NGO community: Quick Impact, Quick Collapse: The Dangers of Militarized Aid in Afghanistan
http://www.oxfam.org/en/policy/quick-impact-quick-collapse

As eight non-governmental organizations, working in Afghanistan for up to fifty years and currently serving over 5 million Afghans across the country, we are deeply concerned about the harmful effects of this increasingly militarized aid strategy. As leaders from 70 nations gather in London to debate the future of Afghanistan, we urge them to revaluate this approach to development and reconstruction.<\blockquote>

Posted Wed, 02/03/2010 - 12:14pm

USTRANSCOM: Air and Sea Lift Instructions for NGOs Conducting Humanitarian Relief

The U.S. Transportation Command posted instructions on its Web site offering instructions to non-governmental (NGO) or non-profit organizations seeking air and sea lift for humanitarian supplies and relief personnel. "How Do I Get Lift?" is an interactive presentation which steers customers through the process of acquiring qualifying military-provided transportation for cargo or people.

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