The Absurdity of the New 'Great Game' in Central Asia

The Absurdity of the New 'Great Game' in Central Asia

Geopolitics are not a good rationale for continuing the U.S. war in Afghanistan.

Lyle J. Goldstein is Professor of Strategy in the China Maritime Studies Institute (CMSI) at the United States Naval War College in Newport, RI. You can reach him at [email protected]. The opinions in his columns are entirely his own and do not reflect the official assessments of the U.S. Navy or any other agency of the U.S. government.

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