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David Petraeus

The Art of Petraeus

T. X. Hammes | Oct 30, 2008
There is no doubt that General Petraeus’s strategies salvaged Iraq. His successes, however, mask a vital policy debate about the future of our armed services.

Voting Blind

Justine A. Rosenthal
Dimitri K. Simes
| Sep 03, 2008
John McCain and Barack Obama are busily offering foreign-policy platitudes on the campaign trail, mostly about spreading freedom, working with allies and hunting down terrorists. But what exactly would they do if elected? Digging ourselves out of

Patient Stabilized?

Stephen Biddle | Feb 29, 2008
Iraq may be emerging from intensive care, but it could use a bit more stitching up.

Three Years and You're Out

Steven Metz | Jan 02, 2008
If you can't beat 'em, keep trying to beat 'em? The United States needs a new counterinsurgency strategy—and soon.

Middle East Muddle

Dennis Ross | Nov 01, 2007
A map of the mess.

Is This Victory?

Tommy Franks
Stephen Biddle
Peter Charles Choharis
John M. Owen IV
Daniel Pipes
Gary Rosen
Dov S. Zakheim
| Nov 10, 2006
Defining what constitutes victory in Iraq is the number one question in American politics. Washington needs to go beyond offering bumper-sticker cliches to provide workable yardsticks for measuring success. Some thoughts on the matter.
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Commentary

Two Types of Generals

Lawrence J. Korb | Dec 14, 2012
Self-promoters get the glory while performers get it done.

Bankrupt Empire

Doug Bandow | Apr 19, 2010
Washington’s massive debt will force America to abandon its role as global hegemon.

A War We Can't Afford

Doug Bandow | Jan 04, 2010
We can’t pay for the conflict in Afghanistan. So why are we still there?
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Blogs

The Heroes of COIN

Joshua Rovner | Mar 12, 2012
State building is a nasty business. Those who think it's all about winning hearts and minds overlook the messy truth.

Harold P. Ford and the Integrity of Intelligence

Paul R. Pillar | Nov 16, 2010
Defense Secretary Robert Gates has politicized intelligence for decades. Vietnam all over again.

Obligatory Bob Woodward Post

Justin Logan | Sep 28, 2010
Bob Woodward's new book raises serious doubts about Obama's control of the military.
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Books & Reviews

The McChrystal Way of War

Gary Hart | Mar 01, 2013
The general was an innovative thinker in the midst of major changes in the Army.

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