Author: Anthony H. Cordesman, Arleigh A. Burke Chair in Strategy, the Center for International and Strategic Studies in Washington
May 18, 2007
Excerpt:
Far too many current measures of progress have little or no value, report meaningless nation-wide data, quantify the unimportant, or are more designed to "spin" immediate success than win real victory over time. The true complexities, uncertainties, and risks involved in dealing with a host of ethnic, sectarian, tribal, and regional problems are downplayed or ignored. The threat is assumed to be unpopular, and the US, NATO, and Afghan government are assumed to have large-scale support.
Facebook Twitter LinkedInElliott Abrams gives his take on the Middle East and on democracy and human rights issues across the globe.
Micah Zenko covers the U.S. national security debate.
CFR experts give their take on the issues emerging in Asia today.
What is the effect of U.S. domestic political gridlock on international relations?
The Future of U.S. Special Operations Forces
Special operations play a critical role in how the United States confronts irregular threats, but to have long-term strategic impact, the author argues, numerous shortfalls must be addressed.
Reforming U.S. Drone Strike Policies
The author analyzes the potentially serious consequences, both at home and abroad, of a lightly overseen drone program and makes recommendations for improving its governance.
Ongoing violence and corruption in Iraq since the U.S. military pullout could augur a return to full-on sectarian strife and continued poor...
"We would all be well advised to handle Vietnam analogies with great care," writes Max Boot arguing against comparing the wars in Iraq and...
A Senate proposal calling for the restructuring of Iraq’s government has drawn fire from Iraqis who liken it to partition. Amid the criticism...
A PDF document from the Defense and National Interest Website counting coalition and NATO Dead in Iraq and Afghanistan through April 2007.
Print
Email
Share
Cite
