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The longer view on American strategy: Obama vs Nixon; Afghanistan vs Vietnam

Back on the main topic of the day:  As usual, George Friedman of STRATFOR takes a different perspective – broader, longer-term, less politicized around current issues and personalities – than almost anyone else does (at least in public).  His conclusion: Every war has its center of gravity, and Obama has made clear that the center [...]

Maybe words don’t matter…

[T]he Afghan war will be won or lost on the ground and Obama has given McChrystal the basic tools he needs. About that we should be very glad. “The Test” – Rich Lowry – The Corner on National Review Online.

Someone had to say it…

Coincidentally, the President’s arbitrary deadline assumes the war will be winding down and troops returning home just when the Administration is ramping up its campaign for re-election. Hatch: Obama, Eyeing Reelection, Has ‘Handicapped’ U.S. Forces – NRO

Trying real hard… (updated)

…not to respond prematurely to the latest scuttlebutt: President Obama is sending 30,000 additional troops to Afghanistan but plans to conclude the war and withdraw most U.S. service members within three years, senior administration officials told CNN Tuesday. Tom Ricks – leftwing but calls-em-like-he-sees-em and well-informed – approvingly quotes a “tip from a friend” regarding [...]

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