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November 12, 2009
Op-Ed
The Boston Globe
Ray Takeyh argues that many critics of the Afghanistan war are wrong to compare it to Vietnam and that such comparisons are "absolutely toxic," in the way that they are limiting progress in Afghanistan.
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November 10, 2009
Op-Ed
Los Angeles Times
Although corruption, drug-trafficking and other civil issues are important priorities, President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan needs to become more engaged with the war raging around him, writes Max Boot.
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September 10, 2009
Essential Documents
Letter
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November 9, 2009
Op-Ed
The Daily Beast
Leslie Gelb writes that the U.S. military's request to increase troops in Afghanistan by 44,000 ought to be closely scrutinized. He adds that, on this issue, "the military got a free ride from America’s pretend leaders and fake journalists."
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November 3, 2009
Op-Ed
Financial Times
"General Stanley McChrystal's plan to pursue counterinsurgency in the countryside is a bridge too far," write Steve Simon and Charles Kupchan, arguing, instead, that Afghanistan policy should be focused on establishing control in strategic locations.
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November 2, 2009
Op-Ed
Commentary
Max Boot argues that success in Afghanistan depends on a cohesive counterinsurgency--rather than a counterterrorism--strategy.
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November 2, 2009
Article
Weekly Standard
Max Boot says the war effort is succeeding in parts of Afghanistan - with time and troops the gains can be consolidated.
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October 28, 2009
Op-Ed
Small Wars Journal
Lydia Khalil writes that in the face of uncertainty in Afghanistan, President Obama should not forget the lessons learned in Iraq.
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October 26, 2009
Audio
Listen to Senator John F. Kerry deliver a congressional perspective on U.S. policy and the current situation in Afghanistan as the administration continues to review its strategy in the region.
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October 26, 2009
Video
At a CFR meeting, U.S. Senator John Kerry opposed a major troop increase in Afghanistan, stressing the need for developing the country's security forces and governing capacity.
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