The NPR item today looks at the problems of applying the strategy we used in Iraq to Afghanistan. I was wondering if others agree with the statement that there are no deals that can be worked out...
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negotiating with insurgents?
The NPR item today looks at the problems of applying the strategy we used in Iraq to Afghanistan. I was wondering if others agree with the statement that there are no deals that can be worked out...
While I respect POTUS's decision to wait until he...
While I respect POTUS's decision to wait until he has all the facts to determine strategy, he could start with articulating a POLICY on Afghanistan. He doesn't need a full, unvarnished assessment to...
The way I understand it, GEN McChrystal was...
The way I understand it, GEN McChrystal was directly tasked by the Pentagon/White House to prepare his report on the situation in Afghanistan. It went through CENTCOM then to the Pentagon, where his...
Why should he publicly weigh in? Do we really...
Why should he publicly weigh in? Do we really need every 4-star in the chain of command joining the public debate before senior leadership has clearly articulated our strategy?
It seems like it's...