I suspect this is more about protecting reputations than it is about protecting secrets. Tony goes into the decision point where Lieutenant General Barno changed the course of the operations in Afghanistan in 2003 to set them on the course to where we are today.
Originally DoD approved the book for release, but it has been the subject of renewed scrutiny in recent months.
Interestingly, LTG Barno joined CNAS as a senior advisor and senior fellow earlier this year. Not saying that the two are related, but it is interesting.
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