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Petraeus Offers Words of Caution on Iraq, Afghanistan Outlook
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- October 9, 2008
The new head of U.S. Central Command praises the drop in violence in Iraq, but warns of "storm clouds."
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Iraq, the Surge, and the Sunni Awakening: Not So Fast, Jack
By Robert Schlesinger -
Robert Schlesinger
- September 25, 2008
The Sunni Awakening had more to do with recent gains in Iraq than did the surge.
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The World That Bush Will Leave to His Successor
By Fouad Ajami -
Opinion
- September 24, 2008
The victor in November will work his way on—and around—the Bush legacy.
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The Surge Worked, but Will McCain Admit the Rest of the Facts?
By John Aloysius Farrell -
John A. Farrell
- September 24, 2008
Will John McCain admit where his foreign policies have failed and Barack Obama had it right?
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Gates Says Pentagon Will Try to Stop Prioritizing Iraq Over Afghanistan
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- September 23, 2008
The shift in strategy could allow more troops to be sent to Afghanistan, but it comes with big risks.
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Data Points: Iraqi Refugees
Opinion
- September 22, 2008
The U.S. has surpassed its goal of resettling 12,000 Iraqi refugees.
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Four Challenges Petraeus Leaves Behind for His Successor in Iraq
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- September 16, 2008
Gen. Odierno must manage Sunni militias, a U.S. troop drawdown, the flashpoint of Kirkuk, and Sadr.
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Sarah Palin's "Iraq Trip"—All the Way up to the Border
By Robert Schlesinger -
Robert Schlesinger
- September 15, 2008
Does her visit to the border give her a deep understanding of the situation on the ground?
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Veterans of Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan Campaign For Seats in Congress
By Katherine Skiba -
Nation & World
- September 9, 2008
They may be battle-tested, but the running for office is a whole new challenge.
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How Barack Obama Sees the World's Challenges
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- September 5, 2008
Foreign policy advisor Susan Rice on the candidate's worldview.
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Swing Voters Look for Bipartisan Solutions to Economic Woes, Iraq
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- August 25, 2008
A focus group in Denver showed voters are fed up with the state of politics.
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The Iraq Decisions That the Next President, Whether It’s Obama or McCain, Will Face
By Linda Robinson -
Nation & World
- August 20, 2008
In a new book, war correspondent Linda Robinson also assesses the performance of Gen. David Petraeus.
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How America Is Squandering Its Wealth and Power
By Alex Kingsbury -
Nation & World
- August 19, 2008
Andrew Bacevich, a military veteran and scholar, blames the Bush administration and the American people
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From the Battlefield to the Campaign Trail
By Katherine Skiba -
Nation & World
- August 14, 2008
In Minnesota congressional race, a veteran of Iraq takes on a veteran politician.
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Hot Docs: An Impending Oil Crunch, New Orleans, Dirty Dining, and More
Nation & World
- August 12, 2008
Today's selection of timely reports.
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A U.S. General Assesses Security in Northern Iraq
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- August 11, 2008
Problems include Kirkuk tensions and about 7 insurgent groups.
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Why the Pentagon Thinks Attacking Iran is a Bad Idea
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- August 7, 2008
No one wants a nuclear Iran, but U.S. military leaders worry about the risks and strains of a third war
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How General Petraeus Saved the U.S. Economy
By James Pethokoukis -
Capital Commerce
- August 5, 2008
Chaos in Iraq would have pushed oil prices even higher.
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In Fighting al Qaeda, Bush's "Global War on Terrorism" Is Off Target
By Alex Kingsbury -
Nation & World
- July 30, 2008
A New Rand Corp. study urges a "fundamental rethinking" of counterterrorism strategy.
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Strategists: McCain Can Still Win the Debate Over Iraq
By Liz Halloran -
Nation & World
- July 23, 2008
Despite Obama's trip dominating coverage, strategists think McCain can take control of the argument.
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Visits To Iraq and Afghanistan Deliver Strong Boost to Obama's Image
By Kenneth T. Walsh -
Nation & World
- July 22, 2008
Iraq's prime minister effectively endorses Obama's plan, unsettling the McCain campaign.
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Public Opinion: Barack Obama's War Opposition Versus John McCain's Surge Support—Which Is More Important?
Opinion
- July 22, 2008
Were both men correct? If so, which position is more critical in terms of selecting the next president?
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Barack Obama Begins Firsthand Look at Baghdad, Talks With Military Leaders
Nation & World
- July 21, 2008
Obama landed in Baghdad today for the first time and scored a major political victory.
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Obama's Lack of Historical Knowledge Clouds His Iraq Position
By Michael Barone -
Michael Barone
- July 17, 2008
For a man educated at Columbia and Harvard, his lack of knowledge is surprising.
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