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Why 70% of Pilots Were Grounded: The Hidden Failure of Military Aid
Imagine pouring billions into a military ally, only to find 70% of their pilots can't fly and half their navy is stuck in port. That's the reality revealed by a 2015 RAND Corporation report, authored by Christopher Paul and Brian Gordon, which dismantles the Pentagon's approach to building partner capacity. This video explores the counterintuitive failures of global military aid, from grassroots sabotage by threatened officers to the 'equipment myth' where untranslated manuals turn advanced gear into scrap. Discover the 'orange friction'—systemic issues that metrics miss—and how the US might be funding its own strategic nightmares. Whether you're into geopolitics, project management, or just understanding why big systems fail, this deep dive offers a radical new lens on aid, power, and unintended consequences.
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