Iraq Study Group Commentary

ISG: Cut and Hedge

The authors’ political hedging will allow the president to seize on just those elements of the report that would seemingly endorse his most ruinous policy innovation: a troop surge in Iraq.

The ISG: Illusions Surrendered Group

The ISG report is the most important statement on U.S. foreign policy in decades. It will impact U.S. Iran policy. The reaction in Israel could surprise.

Decommission Recommendations on Iran

The much-anticipated Baker-Hamilton commission demonstrates glaring ignorance on Iran and broadly represents a missed opportunity.

The Battle over Narrative, Post-Midterms

Since the 9/11 attacks, the White House has controlled the narrative of American politics. It is up for grabs for the first time since.

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May 26, 2012