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Shashank Bengali reports for McClatchy from more than 25 countries and covered conflicts in Somalia, Sudan, Lebanon, Iraq and Georgia. Before moving to Africa in 2005, he was a roving correspondent for The Kansas City Star. Originally from the Los Angeles area, Shashank studied at the University of Southern California and at Harvard University, where he earned a Master's degree in public policy. He speaks French and broken Kiswahili.

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U.S. Afghan Strategy in Disarray

by Shashank Bengali December 2, 2011September 23, 2020

Shashank Bengali: Pakistan alliance on the rocks, Afghan economy crashing and Taliban not weakened Story Transcript PAUL JAY, SENIOR EDITOR, TRNN: Welcome to The Real News Network. I’m Paul Jay in Washington. Shashank Bengali is the national security editor for the McClatchy newspaper chain, and he just recently returned from a trip to Afghanistan. And […]

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Who are the Libyan Western Rebels?

by Shashank Bengali August 25, 2011September 23, 2020
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Report From Libyan Tunisian Border

by Shashank Bengali March 25, 2011September 23, 2020
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Egyptian Democracy Movement Expected to Reject New Constitution

by Shashank Bengali March 17, 2011September 23, 2020
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Backed By Saudi Police, Bahrain’s King Declares Martial Law

by Shashank Bengali March 16, 2011September 23, 2020
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Protesters Prepare For Massive Demo as Mubarak Hangs on

by Shashank Bengali February 10, 2011September 23, 2020
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Guantanamo update

by Shashank Bengali March 19, 2010September 23, 2020
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Bush and Africa’s baby boom

by Shashank Bengali March 16, 2010September 23, 2020
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Somali pirates tell their side

by Shashank Bengali March 13, 2010September 23, 2020
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Crisis in Congo

by Shashank Bengali November 19, 2008September 23, 2020

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