Iraq conflict Commentary

Pelosi's Pirouettes

Ximena Ortiz | May 21, 2009
Nancy Pelosi’s flip-flopping votes on the Iraq War and wishy-washy statements on torture are indicative of the supine stance Congress took during the Bush administration.

Al-Qaeda Dangerous as Ever

Bruce Hoffman | Sep 10, 2008
Despite our best efforts, al-Qaeda remains resilient and dangerous on the eve of September 11.

Jacob's Jottings: Tell Me How this Ends

Jacob Heilbrunn | Apr 09, 2008
En route to Baghdad in 2003, General David Petraeus asked a reporter to “tell me how this ends.” Five years later, that’s still up in the air.

You Can't Always Get What You Want

Andrew A. Michta | Oct 05, 2007
A variety of overseas operations are burdening the U.S. military and hindering its effectiveness. It’s time to bring our commitments in line with our capabilities.

An Iraqi State of Mind

Caitlin B. Doherty | Oct 04, 2007
Iraq's national security advisor gives his assessment of the current situation, discusses the obstacles his government faces and outlines a timeline for progress.

A Speech for 2002

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | Oct 01, 2007
There is much to criticize in President Bush’s State of the Union speech, but he also seems to have belatedly adopted a more pragmatic approach on a number of issues.

The Facts of the Matter

Rebecca N. White | Sep 21, 2007
Revisiting the run-up to the Iraq War is not just settling scores. Paul Pillar reflects on mistakes made and what they say about current U.S. policy and policymaking.

Don't Get Fooled Again

Ted Galen Carpenter | Sep 17, 2007
The new talk about troop reductions will only bring us back to pre-surge numbers, so what's the big deal?

Ruminations from the Right: Republicans, Iraq and the 2008 Elections, Part II

Colin Dueck | Jul 26, 2007
The domestic legacy of President Bush’s will require a delicate tightrope walk by Republican officials, perhaps beyond the talents of even the most agile politicians—all to the Democrats’ advantage.

No End In Sight

James W. Riley | Jul 24, 2007
According to Daniel Byman, progress in the War on Terror has been disappointing so far, but there have been some positive results.

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