I suspect that few of those who have closely watched President Barack Obama’s actions since he took office were surprised by his announcement last night that he intends to send 30,000 new troops to Afghanistan. If nothing else, the length of time it took for him to make the decision was a clear indication [...]
Monday, November 9, 2009
I have had the good fortune to live for long periods of time in Third World settings that I believe provide me important insights into the strategic military dilemma Afghanistan poses for the United States and its allies. The first, and most important, dimension of the situation that everyone needs to grasp regarding this [...]
Sunday, April 26, 2009
The firestorm of political controversy engendered by President Obama’s release of four Bush administration torture memos is not likely to subside any time soon. Moreover, there is every good reason to assume that the intensity of debate about torture, and other abuses commonly perpetrated abroad in numerous instances by U.S. personnel during the Bush era, [...]
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Like everyone else, I am closely watching every move President-elect Barack Obama makes in preparation for taking office next week. And even though I am generally impressed by the intelligent, organized manner in which he has put together his cabinet and team of advisers, some aspects of his performance are puzzling, if not disappointing.
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