This article was originally posted on The Huffington Post. Shoot ‘em, whack ‘em, bomb ‘em. Are we not tired of this type of approach? It’s like a perpetual sequel of The Terminator. Let’s face it, President Obama gave a fairly strong speech. No, it wasn’t great. However, this is not because the President lacks commitment [...]
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OBAMA's WAR: The Next Best Steps in Afghanistan?
December 1st, 2009
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This article was originally posted at The World Policy Institute. Tonight, America’s commander-in-chief will address the nation to outline his new Afghanistan strategy. Among other things, this means many of the West Point cadets in the audience will learn what their immediate futures have in store. According to White House officials, President Obama will comply [...]
Face Off: Afghanistan
November 4th, 2009
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Tune into my segment with Max Boot and Jeremy Schahill on Lou Dobbs. “
Call a Jirga not a Runoff in Afghanistan
October 22nd, 2009
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If the U.S. and international community are serious about this intervention and having any kind of political success (and less war) in Afghanistan, it should call a Loya Jirga, or a “grand assembly”. Read the full article here The Huffington Post.
