The United States can't win in Afghanistan unless its new president makes major reforms, and quickly.
The ballots haven't all yet been counted in Afghanistan's election, but the interim reports—of intimidation, low turnout, continued violence, and widespread fraud—bode poorly for the country and our war there. Full Story »
Posted by Derek Hawkins
With an ill-conceived invasion and occupation, installing a corrupt central government, and deserting Afghanis to invade Iraq, the central government and the occupying army seem to lack legitimacy.