Category Archives: Iraq

IRAQ: TIME TO PULL THE PLUG OR CONTINUE A SIZEABLE PRESENCE?

Colleagues: We haven’t heard much about the war in Iraq lately, but key decisions will have to be made shortly regarding how fast the U.S. will withdraw and what size training/stay behind force will be needed. Two views on this … Continue reading

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NSF: US Policy in Afghanistan and Iraq: Looking Ahead to the Next Year

Colleagues: Two very interesting articles today worth reading, one on Afghanistan and one on Iraq, both looking forward to the next year and critical milestones that American policy in that region faces. First, a CSM article on the key turning … Continue reading

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Save the Date and NSF Website/newsletter Update

Colleagues: A Save the Date for what should be an extremely popular program on July 23 (no RSVPs yet!), and an update on our NSF website/newsletter. Ty SAVE THE DATE Friday, July 23, the Sienna, 9 am breakfast STEPHEN FRYE, … Continue reading

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The Real Civil-Military Differences Over Afghanistan

Tyrus W. Cobb June 27, 2010 CONSPICUOUS RESTRAINT AND TARGETED ASSASSINATIONS In the wake of GEN Stanley McChrystal’s (M4) resignation last week, there has been considerable speculation regarding possible changes in the U.S. strategy for prosecuting the war in Afghanistan. … Continue reading

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Should the President Accept or Demand GEN McChrystal’s Resignation?

McChrystal Submits Resignation Should the President Accept It? GEN Stanley McChrystal has apparently submitted his resignation to President Obama, following a very damaging series of interviews he and his staff did for a reporter for Rolling Stone Magazine. It’s only … Continue reading

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