Afghanistan: Avoiding Default
Three scenarios for how the U.S. might manage its involvement in Afghanistan between now and 2014.
Endgame: Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the Politics of U.S. Withdrawal
President Obama promises to begin transferring U.S. troops out of Afghanistan by the end of 2011. A new international conference in Kabul endorses Afghan President Karzai’s call for Afghanistan to be in charge of its own security by 2014. Meanwhile, facing its own Islamist insurgency and growing economic and political crises, Pakistan considers its options in Afghanistan.
Sliding Backwards on Iraq?
The military brass once again floats the idea of indefinite occupation in Iraq.
The Million Year War
There’s a risk that the United States will never withdraw from Iraq.
What Happens After Bush Vetoes the Iraq Spending Bill?
The Democratic leadership doesn’t have the votes to override a veto but the Dems are reluctant to sign another blank check for the war.
Can’t Stay the Course, Can’t End the War, But We’ll Call it Bipartisan
The Iraq Study Group’s recommendations focus on transforming the U.S. occupation of Iraq into a long-term, sustainable, off-the-front-page occupation with a lower rate of U.S. casualties.
Big Mystery
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Rule of Lawlessness
If Dallas and Miami Vice became emblematic of the Reagan years, Deadwood is the series that best captures the political mentality of the George W. Bush era.
Iraq After November 7
Americans want a new direction in foreign policy, but will the Democrats lead?
Withdrawal Wins New Political Support
The crisis is mounting in Iraq, and so are congressional calls for a phased withdrawal. But will the politicians act soon enough?
Democrats Versus the Peace Movement?
Many hope that a Democratic Party victory in November will mark the beginning of the end of the Iraq war. Don’t hold your breath.
Operation Homecoming
How to bring the troops home and internationalize the peace.
No End In Sight
Iraq: No End In Sight
Bolivians Send U.S. a Sharp Message
Morales faces the daunting challenge of governing a troubled and bitter nation, where expectations are high and short-term change is difficult to achieve.
Plan for Withdrawal
Given that Bush’s goals are unreachable, the only option is to change course and bring the troops home now.