In the wake of General McChrystal’s firing, supporters of his counterinsurgency strategy have shifted to the blame game. Their target? US Ambassador to Afghanistan Karl Eikenberry. But is Eikenberry really at fault, or has he been right all along?
McChrystal’s Revenge: Everyone Hates Karl Eikenberry |
| By: Josh Mull Thursday June 24, 2010 5:45 pm |
Who Will Work in Congress to End America’s Longest War? |
| By: Josh Mull Monday June 7, 2010 3:45 pm |
Even as the war in Afghanistan becomes America’s Longest War, there is an end in sight.
Preparing the American Invasion of Pakistan |
| By: Josh Mull Friday June 4, 2010 9:00 am |
Are we preparing for an American invasion of Pakistan’s tribal regions? Actions by the Pakistani military, comments from the intelligence community, and even the White House response to new terror attacks seem to suggest these preparations are already under way. And no good can come of it.
Rethink Afghanistan: How to Get What You Pay For |
| By: Josh Mull Sunday May 30, 2010 12:48 pm |
The Cost of War has hit $1 trillion. Are you getting what you paid for?
Kandahar Riddle: How Many Soldiers Does it Take to Screw in a Light Bulb? |
| By: Josh Mull Monday April 26, 2010 4:05 pm |
Answer: Zero. The military shouldn’t even be involved in Afghanistan. If we want to achieve our objectives in Afghanistan, we need sustainable, civilian-only solutions.
5 Lessons the Tea Parties Can Learn from the Anti-War Movement |
| By: Josh Mull Saturday March 27, 2010 11:30 am |
With all the controversy raging around the Tea Parties, the Republican party, and the recent terror attacks against members of congress, I thought it might be helpful if we extend a helping hand to the Tea Party folks, and show them what we’ve learned from the recent history of the anti-war movement.


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