Does an Afghanistan exit strategy hurt our allies?
Senate Republicans criticized President Obama's decision to begin withdrawing from Afghanistan in July 2011, claiming it sends the wrong message to our allies. But is this really accurate?
Politics in the Zeros
"A republic, if you can keep it." Vegas, taxes.
Politics in the Zeros
"A republic, if you can keep it." Vegas, taxes.
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Fresh talking point: Poor Afghanistan, They’re rich!
Part of understanding propaganda is knowing its intended audience. The recent Pentagon leak on Afghanistan's mineral wealth is no different. While it appears desperate and comical, it is highly effective and specifically targeted propaganda.
U.S. knew about Afghan mineral bonanza in 2007
The serious question is did the knowledge of these massive mineral deposits affect President Obama’s decision to increase troop levels and widen the scale of operations in Afghanistan? Are Canada, the UK and other NATO countries aware of the USGS…
Afghanistan: What Happens When Our Allies “Do More”
As the US campaign in Helmand and Kandahar, blame has increasingly shifted toward allies like NATO, Karzai, and Pakistan. The US wants them to "do more." But they are doing more. The problem is not our allies, but the war itself.
Rethink Afghanistan: How Long is Now?
Even as the war in Afghanistan becomes America's Longest War, there is an end in sight.