I am not a foreign policy expert, nor a military strategist, just someone who has lived through enough history to feel angry at the fate Afghanis now face. As of August 13, the Taliban, already in control of much of the countryside, have captured many provincial capitals, including Kandahar, with Kabul within view. Many Afghanis … More The Sad Reality of Afghanistan
Bing West was recently profiled on CBS Sunday Morning. The author of a series of books on Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan, West is a Marine combat veteran and later served in the Defense Department. He was imbedded with troops in various war zones, including Afghanistan, which is the backdrop for One Million Steps. The opposite … More One Million Steps: A Marine Platoon At War
“Acting strategically requires that political leaders make clear what they will stand for and what they will not stand for. We must mean what we say, to both allies and foes.” Do you read this book because it was written by a four-star general who commanded troops in both Iraq and Afghanistan, or because he … More Jim Mattis: Call Sign Chaos
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