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Analysis

‘Modicum of success’ is the new ‘Mission Accomplished’ for Afghanistan

What Milley is saying is the United States has succeeded in not losing the war – yet.
By Feb 22, 2020
Analysis

The New York Times just turned the floor over to a terrorist and Taliban leader

The New York Times failed to inform its readers that Sirajuddin Haqqani is a wanted terrorist with a $5 million...
By Feb 15, 2020
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The border wall is a succubus draining ever more of the Pentagon’s budget

Since April, the Defense Department has committed to funding a total of 481 miles of border wall, of which more...
By Feb 8, 2020
Analysis

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By Feb 1, 2020
Analysis

The F-35 is an overpriced lemon that doesn’t work

It is clear that defense industry is totally incompetent or deliberately slow rolling fixes to gouge taxpayers. Perhaps it's both.
By Jan 26, 2020
Analysis

An Afghanistan peace deal is shimmering above the horizon — just like a desert mirage

Your friend and humble narrator is extremely skeptical that peace may be at hand.
By Jan 11, 2020
Analysis

The missiles have stopped flying but Iran isn’t done yet

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By Jan 4, 2020
Analysis

A looming conflict with Iran shows Congress needs to care about declaring war again

"There's no question that President Trump has escalated things with Iran dramatically but it's never too late for Congress to...
By Dec 14, 2019
Analysis

There are lies, damn lies, and even more damn lies about Afghanistan

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By Dec 8, 2019
Analysis

The Pentagon’s troop deployment denials means nothing when the White House screams ‘fake news’ all the time

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