The War in Afghanistan Is What Happens When McKinsey Types Run Everything
An Afghan General blames defense contractors for the collapse of the Afghan army. A government inspector blames the "the pervasiveness of overoptimism" by U.S. generals. It's all that, and more.
mattstoller.substack.com
Dunno how you vets feel about this, but having experienced 'contractors' and 'vendors' in the civi world, I feel the pain. Also explains much.