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A Vietnam Book That Haunts the US in Afghanistan

Stephen Schlesinger | Posted 11.30.2009 | World

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Stephen Schlesinger

Do we have the necessary sobriety, humbleness and wisdom in our current times in Washington to weigh appropriately our next moves on Afghanistan?

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Obama's Astute Choice: General James Jones as National Security Adviser

Gordon Goldstein | Posted 01.01.2009 | Politics

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Gordon Goldstein

In selecting General Jones as his national security adviser, Obama has eschewed the model of the foreign policy intellectual and instead placed a true military-affairs expert as his side in the White House.

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Team of Rivals: JFK's Lessons for Commander-in-Chief Obama

Gordon Goldstein | Posted 12.20.2008 | Politics

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Gordon Goldstein

The new commander-in-chief would be wise to examine JFK's first year: Appoint the strongest team possible, yet be prepared to reject your counselors' advice, even when vastly outnumbered.

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McCain & the Missiles of October

Robert S. McElvaine | Posted 11.15.2008 | Politics

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Robert S. McElvaine

Many voters are attracted to McCain's quick, "don't look back" decision-making and fancy that he will keep them secure. But would he? The experience of October 1962 strongly suggests otherwise.

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