By • Oct 21,2009

Taliban [heart] Al Qaeda?

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...

By • Oct 21,2009

“Af-Pak” or different wars?

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...

By • Oct 21,2009

The graveyard of empires?

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...

By • Oct 21,2009

A scuzzy campaign

I haven’t paid too much attention to the NY-23 House Race. But the Scozzafava campaign has managed to pique my interest this week by trashing a good friend of mine...

By • Oct 20,2009

Is the Karzai government hopeless?

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...