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“NATO”

May
20
2012

NATO in Chicago – Times They Are a-Changin

As the NATO Summit rolls into Chicago, I realize how much my life has changed – how much the world has changed – and how far we still must go to achieve a more peaceful planet.

Nov
30
2010

Afghan Training – Lead With “Why” Not “How”

The “war on terror” is a very different kind of war. And yet, as one veteran OEF veteran soldier observes, “why” we fight is more important to consider than “how”…

Feb
27
2010

Afghanistan – The Trials of Tribal Leaders

In the Afghan War, winning battles against the Taliban is one way to measure progress. But winning hearts and minds of the Afghan people will require a much deeper commitment. It’s worth considering what keeps tribal leaders up at night…

Sep
6
2009

The Taliban in Action – No Robin Hood in Sight

Recent news coverage about the devastating fuel tanker bombing in Afghanistan doesn’t tell the whole story about motives of Taliban terrorists, Afghan civilians or NATO forces. What’s wrong with this picture?