The reputation of Australia’s special forces is beyond repair — it's time for them to be disbanded
- Written by Christopher Elliott, PhD Researcher (Political Anthropology), Defence Studies Department, King's College London
Australian Department of DefenceFour years into a constant stream of misconduct allegations, it’s hard to know how to process the latest revelations about the actions of Australia’s special forces in Afghanistan.
In village after village — in places like Darwan, Sara Aw, Zangitan, Patan, Sola, Shina, Deh Jawz-e Hasanzai and Jalbay...





