3rd millennium Commentary

Salvaging Afghanistan

Obama needs to figure out definite approach, explain it seriously and stick to it.

McChrystal vs. Obama

This is the biggest civil-military showdown since Truman and MacArthur.

The Peace Jirga

Karzai’s big confab isn’t likely to solve anything.

Counterinsurgency Gone Bad

A Pakistani offensive in Waziristan won’t defeat the Taliban.   

Help From Our Friends

Why Uzbekistan matters for the U.S. mission in Afghanistan.

Bad Investments

What’s the point of paying allies to provide marginal contributions to the war on terror?

Our Friend Pakistan

The recent talks went pretty well, but Washington and Islamabad have a long way to go in improving their relationship.

Down, But Not Out

Hakimullah Mehsud’s death will do little to curb the Pakistani Taliban.

Loose Ends

Obama is ignoring crucial questions about his Afghan policy.

Unjust War

The situation of women in Afghanistan, though horrid, does not warrant more years of costly conflict.

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May 25, 2012