Eugene Robinson - There's no middle road on Afghanistan: It's in or out

Washington Post | Oct. 26, 2009 (Opinion)

() The decision that President Obama must face regarding Afghanistan is not an easy one. Regardless of the Bush administration's policies (and criticisms by Dick Cheney), the war belongs to Obama now. Domestically Obama has chosen compromise so that opposing sides both get something they desire, but the situation in Afghanistan involves sharply distinctive strategies. His choice lies between counterinsurgency or counterterrorism, and it is impossible to do ... Full Story »

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 by Elsbet Roed Brosky - Oct. 27, 2009

Yes, both the country and the President have a very difficult decision to make. The public does not seem to keen, and perhaps feel we had enough wars. Our economy cannot afford this war, which can be years and years. Terrorists are in a way 'everywhere'. Therefore, maybe the use of very good intelligence is extremely important, and that we get good co-operation with allies. What I see as the greatest danger is Pakistan, which continues to be unstable. Iraq's security and ... More »

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