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A clear view of our Afghanistan War strategy (unfortunately, it’s mad)

By / Leave a Comment / 2 June 2013

A must-read website for those trying to understand geopolitics is the Small Wars Journal.  It’s a clear window, showing the perspective of many important actors and groups shaping American foreign policy (which for America consists largely of using or threatening some form of force).  Today’s example nicely illustrates the funhouse mirrors in which we see the world.  The …

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Don’t read the media’s spin about Karzai’s remarks; read what the media actually say about Karzi. He certainly does.

By / Leave a Comment / 2 June 2013

Relying on the US media to learn about the world results in cluelessness.  They wash the news until no color remains, nothing unsettling to our sensibilities.  Yet the truth is plainly visible, and easily available.  Here’s a small example.  While the American people remain ignorant of our relationship with Afghanistan’s people, both they and US …

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Today’s example of American foreign policy weirdness (about our allies)

By / Leave a Comment / 17 February 2015

As usual on the FM website, we look at the actual words — not the spin overlaid on them by media doctors.  Here are the first few volleys in this game, followed by a brief analysis. (1)  The initial outrage Remarks on April 1 by Hamid Karzai, President of Afghanistan, spoke to employees of the state election commission.  This was …

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Admiral Mullen sets a high bar for continued US combat in Afghanistan

By / 11 Comments / 30 May 2010

Admiral Michael Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, has set a high bar for continued US combat in Afghanistan — at least if we intend to win (whatever that means in this context).   He also has some interesting (and encouraging) things to say in this interview about our military forces. Excerpts from the Transcript of a Leadership …

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