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“Taliban”

Apr
6
2010

To Train Military Leaders, Start with the Right Stuff

Afghanistan needs the fastest path to effective military leadership. So, doesn’t it make sense to recruit racehorses, rather than turtles?

Mar
29
2010

Afghanistan – Beyond the Battlefield

President Obama rallied US troops in Afghanistan last weekend. But what was his underlying message to Afghans? How committed is the U.S. to Afghanistan’s long-term progress? And what do military leaders envision on the road ahead?

Mar
16
2010

Afghanistan – Can We “Win”?

Before we claim “mission accomplished” in Afghanistan, shouldn’t we revisit U.S. objectives, and be sure our strategies support those goals? It’s worth looking for wisdom from military leaders who’ve been on the ground – up close and personal with Afghan tribes.

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…

Feb
10
2010

9/11 – New Photos Remind Us What We’ve Lost

A picture is worth a 1000 words. New aerial photos of 9/11 leave us hollow and haunted. “The War on Terror” sometimes seems complex and conceptual. But this is raw and real. It deserves to stay fixed in our minds.

Jan
14
2010

1984 Redux – Lessons for Terrorists

What’s ahead for Afghanistan – and other oppressed people of the world? History gives us some clues. So does a haunting message from classic literature…

Dec
7
2009

If Peace is the Answer, is War Ever a Question?

In an open letter to peace-loving believers, one Christian soldier considers President Obama’s decision to increase Afghanistan troops – and asks larger questions about the necessity of war.

Dec
1
2009

Afghanistan – What a Difference a Year Makes

President Obama’s new Afghanistan strategy may accomplish our nation’s military goals. But will it bridge our country’s increasing divide over our commitment to war?

Nov
10
2009

Veterans – Honoring the Call of Duty

One soldier’s view on Veteran’s Day. Why U.S. military service matters in war or peace. And how you can help today.

Nov
3
2009

Afghan Faces – Human Souls

The Afghan people are as rugged and uniquely beautiful as their country – as this breathtaking photo essay reveals.