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I have talked with soldiers from Afghanistan -- both American and British, both in the ranks and field-grade officers -- in an effort at making sense of what we are doing there. The White House and Pentagon publicly say they are reassessing policy in Afghanistan. It is well that they should. So far, both means and goals are confused.
The initial phase of the war, which started Oct. 7, 2001, had a clear and necessary purpose: to destroy the Taliban regime that gave succor to those who attacked us Sept. 11. That promptly was accomplished in a shrewdly designed...
Empower the Local Afghan Tribal Chiefs
Click my name and read my piece: Barack Obama: the Post-Nation State President and the End of American Exceptionalism and see for yourself what this ruthless, determined, cool...