Ending the Wars in Afghanistan and Iraq
Join four acclaimed writers and analysts for a discussion about ending the U.S. wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Aid Worker Linda Norgrove Victim of the “Entebbe Fantasy”?
Grandiosity plus ineptitude equals a senseless death.
The Petraeus Bait and Switch Maneuver
General Petraeus reverses field on the Afghan withdrawal timetable he promised President Obama.
Does the U.S. Really Want Talks With the Taliban to Succeed?
At the same time as it’s exploring talks with the Taliban, the U.S. has launched a major military operation in Kandahar.
Why Don’t Iraqis and Afghans Embrace Democracy?
Iraq and Afghanistan may be a lot less ready for democracy than we think.
Beating Swords Into Ploughshares
Agribusiness, an industry that found a way to profit during the Vietnam War, is emerging as a beneficiary of U.S. post-conflict policies in the Middle East as well.
A Way Forward: Reexamining the Pentagon’s Spending Habits
What can you get for a trillion dollars? A new report looks at how how the Pentagon can contribute significantly to deficit reduction while advancing national security goals.
Petraeus Harbinger of Peace, Not Another Surge?
Will Gen. Petraeus “surge” Afghanistan like he did Iraq?
Are Foreign Lives of Equal Worth to Ours?
The human instinct of herd mentality can’t serve as justification for the indiscriminate killing of civilians outside U.S. borders.
Question: Will Lithium Be Good For Afghanistan?
The prospect of mineral wealth in Afghanistan may be the worst thing that could happen to it.
A Lesson on Nonviolence for the President
Contrary to what the president believes, violence is not the answer.
The AfPak Train Wreck
The president’s goals in escalating the war in Afghanistan are deeply flawed. Just ask the Russians.
Iraq Throws Obama a Curve Ball, Key 2010 Elections in Peril
Obama has muddied the waters in his response to the current election crisis.
Dissidents Make NoiseOops, News
Government corruption no longer makes the mainstream media watchdogs bark.
Can Talks with Iran Lead to Obama’s ‘World without Nuclear Weapons’?
Obama can make important steps toward denuclearization if he continues engaging with Iran.