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Evan Bayh

Curse of the Khyber Pass

Afghanistan is a losing battle. Former-CIA officer Milton Bearden argues the Obama administration should turn to the provinces for answers—and consider arming the militias. Full article 

Commentary

The Folly of Nation Building

The United States doesn’t really know how to build nations anywhere, even when security conditions are relatively good. How can we expect to succeed in Afghanistan?

A View From Kabul

Afghanistan is making progress. But it will need continued American aid if it is to be a functioning country.

Afghan Pragmatism

Obama’s Afghan strategy is smart and realistic. But he needs to convince the American people it will work.

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February 12, 2012