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Brooks Spector
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Associate Editor, Daily Maverick
Johannesburg
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Federal Spending , US Politics , Border Security , Elections , Congress
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By J Brooks Spector, Brooks Spector Verified| Daily Maverick Verified People struggle to cross the boundary wall of Hamid Karzai International Airport on 16 August 2021, to flee Afghanistan after the Taliban took control of Kabul and rumours that foreign countries were evacuating people without visas.
THE NEW ‘GREAT GAME’: Taliban takeover of Afghanistan is an unmitigated disaster for Biden and his administration
By J Brooks Spector, Brooks Spector Verified| Daily Maverick Verified People climb atop an aircraft as they wait at the airport in Kabul on August 16 2021, after a stunningly swift end to Afghanistan’s 20-year war. Thousands of people mobbed the city’s airport, trying to flee the Taliban’s feared hardline brand of Islamist rule. (Photo: Wakil Kohsar / AFP) It’s a new ball game in Kabul, except that it may look rather too much like one that took place twenty-some years before. The US, make no mistake, has taken a big hit.
By J Brooks Spector, Brooks Spector Verified| Daily Maverick Verified People struggle to cross the boundary wall of Hamid Karzai International Airport on 16 August 2021, to flee Afghanistan after the Taliban took control of Kabul and rumours that foreign countries were evacuating people without visas.
Company Info
Daily Maverick
Daily Maverick is an independent online news publication and weekly print newspaper based in South Africa. Founded in 2009 by Branko Brkic and Styli Charalambous, it is known for its investigative journalism, analysis, and opinion pieces. The publication aims to inform readers about critical national and global issues while defending truth. Daily Maverick offers daily online news coverage and a weekly print edition called DM168, which features in-depth reporting on politics, economics, and social justice. The organization also produces podcasts, documentaries, and hosts live events to foster public discourse. It has created over 120 jobs, focusing on permanent roles in the media sector. The business model includes a membership program, philanthropic grants, corporate sponsorships, and event income, ensuring its sustainability and resilience in the market. Daily Maverick targets readers who value reliable journalism and supports its mission through community-driven funding.
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Founded: 2009