Rory Stewart

Basic Truths in Hoh Resignation Letter Were True When He Took His Job

David Quigg | Posted 10.30.2009 | World

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David Quigg

The basic grim truths that Matthew Hoh wrote about in his much-quoted resignation letter were all basically true when he took his job a few months ago.

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Afghanistan: History says "NO"

Burton L. Wise | Posted 11.25.2009 | Politics

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Burton L. Wise

History suggests that Afghanistan's tribal societies are unconquerable in the long run. We are ending or destroying the lives of brave young men and women, probably to no avail.

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The New Anti-War Movement: Obama Faces Growing Backlash Over Afghanistan

The Daily Beast | Posted 09.18.2009 | Politics

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As President Obama's generals consider asking for more troops in Afghanistan, the White House is finding itself confronted with a new problem: lefty w...

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U.S. Policymakers Let the Vietnam/Afghanistan Comparison Out of the Bag

Derrick Crowe | Posted 09.08.2009 | World

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Derrick Crowe

Here's a tip for policymakers: if you're in a situation that's requiring you to look to the American experience in VIetnam for guidance, you should start looking for the door.

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'Rethink Afghanistan' Takes New 'Real-Time Documentary' Approach For Dialogue On Afghanistan

New York Times | Posted 04.23.2009 | World

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The activist filmmaker Robert Greenwald has tried for years to speed up the production process for his documentaries. Now, he says, he is creating one...

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What Is "the Most Dangerous Country in the World Today?"

Robert Greenwald | Posted 04.23.2009 | World

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Robert Greenwald

Imagine a national dialogue filled with rational, thoughtful discussions on the issues surrounding Afghanistan. That is our goal.

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Afghan Exit Cannot Be Based On End-State Goals: Policy Expert

Foreign Policy Newsweekly | Posted 03.01.2009 | World

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Afghanistan will remain a fragile, developing country in the same vein as Chad and Nepal for decades to come, and no matter how long international tro...

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