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Tell Me How This Ends: Military Advice, Strategic Goals, and the “Forever War” in Afghanistan

When the United States invaded Afghanistan after the attacks on September 11, 2001, and
overthrew the Taliban regime, senior military officers were not predicting that the United
States would remain militarily involved 18 years later.

July 10, 2019 — Mark Cancian
Opinion / Strategy

Bad Idea: A New Authorization for the Use of Military Force

It is a bad idea for Congress to pursue a new AUMF without a constructive debate. In this piece, Tommy Ross outlines the importance of addressing critical questions and formulating a debate for any new AUMF legislation.

December 19, 2017 — Tommy Ross, defense360
Center for Strategic and International Studies

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