What is the relationship between the Taliban and Al Qaeda? If the Taliban take control, will there be an open door for Al Qaeda? Option 1: Absolutely. Bruce Riedel (interviewed...
Pakistan has Al Qaeda and nuclear weapons. Isn’t Afghanistan just a sideshow? Option 1: Yes, Pakistan is what really matters. Newsweek: Joe Biden had a question. During a long Sunday...
Look what happened to the Soviets. Isn’t the lesson clear? Option 1: Clear as crystal. Russ Feingold: We also ignore the lessons of history by pursuing a drawn-out military mission...
This isn’t one of my original five questions, but it’s important enough to be number six. In the end, the stability of Afghanistan depends on Afghan forces standing up to...
All sides agree that counterinsurgency cannot be successful if there is no partner for us to work with. Do we have one in Afghanistan? Option 1: Are you serious? George...
I surprised myself with two cheers for John Kerry yesterday (although in a backhanded compliment kind of way). But now David Ignatius is giving Kerry credit for getting Karzai to...
