Afghanistan

Congressional Commissions on Afghan War and Future of Navy Lack Recipe for Success

Steven Wills June 24, 2024

Neither commission is headed by a senior retired military officer or a senior civilian who has the credentials to promote meaningful recommendations and persuade government bureaucracies to act. A senior leader is essential to spur change.

The Lessons of Humility from Forever Wars

John Fairlamb, Ph.D. April 13, 2023

It is the height of arrogance to think the U.S. has a mandate to tell other societies how they should be organized and governed. American arrogance and hubris led us to pursue policies in three wars that never had a chance of success.

No Amount of ‘Strategic Patience’ Would Have Changed Afghanistan Outcome

John Fairlamb, Ph.D. September 13, 2022

You can have the patience of the biblical Job, but if your strategy is flawed, all you will get is a longer commitment that fails.

Afghanistan

Congressional Commissions on Afghan War and Future of Navy Lack Recipe for Success

The Lessons of Humility from Forever Wars

No Amount of ‘Strategic Patience’ Would Have Changed Afghanistan Outcome

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