Afghanistan

Occupy Afghanistan

Rosy reports of progress are wrong. The only successful occupation in Afghanistan is that of the Taliban.

Afghanistan and the Guantanamo Roach Motel

Six dangerous misconceptions about the Taliban and the war in Afghanistan that may be preventing peace.

The Right Direction on Afghanistan

Redefining objectives in Afghanistan is not enough. Policy makers must reconsider what U.S. interests are at stake there.

Unanswered Questions on Afghanistan

Though vague, the Afghanistan-withdrawal announcement is good news—and a brilliant political move.

Devotion to Duty

The nation relies on public servants executing their duties instead of their preferences. David Petraeus is a prime example.

The Campaign Damage Continues

As the primary drags on, the candidates' heated rhetoric on China and Iran continues to do lasting damage.

Playing to Our Strengths—and Why COIN Doesn’t

America doesn't do nation building well. It's time for a new game plan.

The Campaign and Feckless Foreign Policy Debate

The GOP hopefuls' peurile foreign-policy rhetoric is more than just sordid. It's downright dangerous. 

An Elusive Enemy

Betting against the Taliban is a bad idea. U.S. strategists need a dose of reality on Afghanistan.

The Taliban Get an Address

No one is going to win in Afghanistan. In the name of stability, bargains must be struck—many of which will involve the Taliban.

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February 13, 2012