Quote Originally Posted by Jedburgh View Post
I suggest taking a read of Looking Beyond a Surge: The Tests a New US Strategy in Iraq Must Meet, by Cordesman at CSIS. Although not as "prescriptive" as StratFor attempts to be, it is far more insightful in its analysis.
Quote Originally Posted by slapout9 View Post
Ironhorse, The Stratfor plan looks a lot like what Westhawk was recommending. I do not have access to the full Stratfor document but from what you have posted it is very close. How successful it would be I have know idea, but it appears they were thinking along the same lines. RTK did an analysis of the Westhawk plan on another thread pointing out some weaknesses.
Jedburgh, got it. Slapout, I believe you're referring to this post in this thread. Thanks both for expanding my view. Need something to read this afternoon, as the Pats are going to put a whoopin' on in 1st quarter, and it will be all over.