AEI.Org: Scholar: Frederick W. Kagan

The Cost of Dithering

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The delay in White House decision making is protracting and complicating the campaign in Afghanistan.

Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

American policy and strategy discussions should recognize the implications of the Pakistani-Taliban relationship for U.S. strategy in Afghanistan.

The Two-Front War

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Pakistan has shown surprising determination and competence in its struggle against one part of the Islamist network. The United States must show similar determination and competence in our struggle against the other.

Obama Shouldn't Repeat Clinton's Somalia Mistakes

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

There are important differences between the current situation in Afghanistan and that in Somalia in 1993, but Somalia remains a cautionary tale.

Don't Go Wobbly on Afghanistan

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

As we discovered in Iraq, the fastest way to help indigenous forces grow in numbers and competence is to partner U.S. and allied units with them side by side in combat.

General Injustice

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The criticisms of Gen. McChrystal and other American generals are unjust; the reality is that America's commanders over the last eight years have consistently given their best professional military advice, making the recommendations they thought would achieve the goals set for them by their political masters.

How Not to Defeat al Qaeda

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

President Obama has announced his intention to conduct a review of U.S. strategy in Afghanistan from first principles before deciding whether or not to accept General Stanley McChrystal's proposed strategy and request for more forces.

Enemy Reactions to the US Strategy and Force-Sizing Options

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

A report considering how enemy groups and other stakeholders in Afghanistan and Pakistan would respond to several U.S. policy scenarios.

Afghanistan Force Requirements

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

This report argues for an addition of 40,000-45,000 U.S. troops in 2010 to the 68,000 American forces that will be there by the end of this year.

The Afghan Illusion

Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

An accelerated growth plan for Afghan national forces if very likely to allow coalition forces, including American reinforcements, to begin reducing their footprint without compromising their gains.

Ask the Man Who Knows

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Should the United States pursue a counterterrorism or counterinsurgency strategy in Afghanistan?

A Stable Pakistan Needs a Stable Afghanistan

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Militant Islam can be defeated only by waging a proper counterinsurgency campaign on both sides of the border.

We're Not the Soviets in Afghanistan

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Comparisons between our current efforts in Afghanistan and the Soviet intervention that led to the collapse of the USSR are natural and can be helpful, but only with great care.

Why We Need More Troops in Afghanistan

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

It is too soon to know what General Stanley McChrystal might ask for, but any sound strategy to achieve the president's stated goals in Afghanistan will require more forces.

Afghanistan Assessment

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The most important thing to focus on is that we must commit sufficient force in a timely fashion to Afghanistan in support of General McChrystal's strategy in order to achieve decisive effect next year.

Déjà Vu All Over Again in Afghanistan?

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

It would be extremely strange for any commander to go through the exercise of designing a new strategy and campaign plan without also identifying the forces and other resources that would be needed to execute it.

The Promise, and Peril, Ahead for Iraq

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The issues facing Barack Obama and his military commanders in Iraq are fundamentally different from those of 2007 and 2008.

Yes, We Can

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

In the "graveyard of empires," we are fighting a war we can win.

How to Surge the Taliban

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The main challenge is to overcome years of chronic neglect in terms of economic development, government services, and above all security.

Afghanistan Is Not Vietnam

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The champion of the Iraq surge argues that now is no time to go soft on another front.

Planning Victory in Afghanistan

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

There are nine principles the Obama administration should follow to achieve success in Afghanistan.

Iraq's Remarkable Election

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The Iraqi government ensured integrity and security, while Iran and sectarianism were the big losers.

Out of Conflict, a Partnership

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Iraq offers the Obama administration an extraordinary opportunity.

Security Should Be the Deciding Issue

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

While Americans concentrate on domestic issues, there are real threats to U.S. security that need to be addressed.

The Fog

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

A close examination ofObama's pronouncements on foreign affairs suggests the general outlines of his likely foreign policy.

The Endgame in Iraq

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

There is still delicate work to be done in Iraq as General Raymond Odierno succeeds General David Petraeus as commander of U.S. and coalition forces.

No Oil for Blood

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Thanks to three American senators, China will be pumping Iraqi oil.

What Is to Be Done?

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The United States must reject Russia's attempts to reestablish an empire and instead must support Russia's free, democratic, and sovereign neighbors.

It's Not a Cold War

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Comparing Russia's current Orwellian rhetoric to the cold war is unfair to the Soviets.

The New Reality in Iraq

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Victory means an opportunity to contain Iran and stabilize the Mideast.

Voting for Commander in Chief

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Both Senators JohnMcCain andBarack Obama have had a chance to test out the job of commander in chief. Who scored the highest?

Two Decades Late

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Two decades after the fall of the Soviet Union, it is time to adjust our military for the post-Cold War world.

How Prime Minister Maliki Pacified Iraq

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Iraqi leadership is the reason al Qaeda is on the run and Iran is humiliated.

The Proud, the Few

Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Stretched to its limits, the U.S. military needs 1 million men.

We Still Need a Larger Army

Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The limitations of America's land forces remain the most fundamental constraint on U.S. military strategy.

How We'll Know When We've Won

Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Success will be achieved in Iraq whenit is a stable, representative state that controls its own territory, is oriented toward the West, and is an ally in the war on terror.

Don't Drain Iraq's Cash

Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The United States needs to continue to support Iraq financially in order to protect her image.

Paying for the War

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Having failed to force American troops out of Iraq, Congress is now trying to strip them of all the resources they need to win.

Progress, Actually

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

There has been a significant amount of progress in Iraq since General Petraeus took over.

What Happened in Basra

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The Iraqi government has finally started attacking illegal military groups within the country.

The "Real" al Qaeda

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

One theme that emergedat the Senate hearings with General David Petraeuswas the need to abandon Iraq in order to deal with the real center of the war on terror in South Asia.

Why Iraq Matters

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Many Americans believe that accepting defeat in Iraq is better than trying to win, butcontrary to what many believe, the current situation in Iraq is improving.

Iraq's Benchmarks

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The accomplishment of some of the established benchmarksin Iraqillustrates the positive progress that has been occurring.

The Basra Business: What We Know and What We Don't

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The recent attack by illegal militias in Iraq will provide insight on the response of the Iraqi government and the effectiveness of the police force.

The Army Grew into the Job

Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The U.S. military has developed into an effective counterinsurgency force under the leadership of Generals David Petraeus and Ray Odierno.

The Patton of Counterinsurgency

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Great commanders usually come in pairs; in the case of Iraq, Generals David Petraeus and Raymond Odierno can now be added to the list.

Making Iraq Safe for Politics

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0100

We need to be patient and maintain the security progress in Iraq that clears the way for political progress.

Our Friends in Baghdad

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0100

It is time to move beyond reflexive Bush-bashing and antiwar sloganeering and consider our real interests in the Muslim world and how to secure them.

Pakistan's Collapse, Our Problem

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The United States must think now about feasible military options in Pakistan.

Reconcilable Differences

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The acceptance of the political process is the only legitimate means of resolving internal differences in Iraq.

Winning One Battle, Fighting the Next

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

America needs to be heartened by our success in Iraq and seize a victory.

Spend Whatever It Takes on the War on Terror

Sun, 14 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

TheUnited Statescannot stop fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan until it defeats al Qaeda for good.

Why We're Winning Now in Iraq

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Anbar's citizens needed protection before they would give their "hearts and minds."

Why We're Winning Now in Iraq

Fri, 28 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Anbar's citizens needed protection before they would give their "hearts and minds."

Men at Work, Children at Play

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The telling difference between General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker, and their congressional inquisitors, is their seriousness.

What We've Accomplished

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Nine months of progress in Iraq.

Enter the Triangulators

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Legislating a "middle way" is legislating defeat.

Webb of Problems

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Jim Webb's amendment for soldiers would be a nightmare to execute.

Obama's "New Plan"

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

BarackObama proposes his plan for withdrawal of U.S. combat forces from Iraq by the end of 2009.

Al Qaeda In Iraq

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

We must understand "AQI" if we are to defeat it.

Battle of the Generals?

Sun, 09 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The "Battle of the Generals" is really no battle at all.

Progress in the Iraqi Security Forces

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

What the Jones Report really says aboutthe situationin Iraq.

What's Wrong with the GAO Report

Wed, 05 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Measuring failure--or the failures of measuring.

The Gettysburg of This War

Tue, 04 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

This Bush visit could well mark a key turning point in the war in Iraq and the war on terror.

Timelines and Defeat

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Setting an Iraq pullout date is not the answer.

A Tale of Two NIEs

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100

A review of the most recent National Intelligence Estimate.

What the NIE Really Says

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0100

We are making progress on Iraq.

The New Strategy in Iraq

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100

What General David Petraeus is learningfrom past U.S. mistakes in Iraq.

Slow-Motion Tet

Mon, 25 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Al Qaeda is counting on sapping our will and persuading America to choose to lose a war it could win.

Sunni Skies Ahead?

Tue, 12 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Iraq's Sunni Arab insurgents are turning against al Qaeda, and that is not a bad thing.

Iraq as It Is . . .

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

U.S. politicians must view the situation in Iraq as it really is, avoiding the temptation to formulate quick fixes to a truly complex and long-term problem.

The New Old Thing

Mon, 11 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Certain U.S. politicians' attempts to bring back the Iraq Study Group only undermine the war effort.

Al Qaeda's New Enemy

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Someformer al Qaeda allies in Iraq are turning against the terror group.

Misunderstanding the Surge

Tue, 05 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The New York Times wrongly judges the plan and the commanders who are executing it.

Congress Gives In on War Funding

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Mixed messages from the president's advisers and cabinet undermine the efforts of our commanders in the field.

The Annotated Iraq Study Group Recommendations

Sat, 02 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

A detailed explanation and analysis of the Iraq Study Group's seventy-nine recommendations.

Don't Abandon the Iraqis

Mon, 28 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

To win the War on Terror, the United States must win in Iraq. Leaving now would mark the loss of our credibility in the Middle East.

You Bet We Can Win

Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

We can--and must--choose victory in the Iraq war.

Plan B? Let's Give Plan A Some Time First

Sun, 06 May 2007 00:00:00 +0100

There is reason to believe that a "Plan B" in Iraq will focus on exploiting the success of the current surge rather than on mitigating a failure.

Friends, Enemies and Spoilers

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Painful and uncertain as it is, the wisest course of action to follow in Iraq now is to support our commander-in-chief, soldiers, and civilians.

Congress and Iraq

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The Democrats are wrong when theyinsist both that the Iraq war is lost and that setting timelines is the best way to achieve a political settlement.

The Case for Larger Ground Forces

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100

We can afford to do what is needed to protect our security and global interests. And we must.

Fighting to Win

Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100

We have gotten into a bad habit of believing that the outcome of every war is predictable, but the truth is that the outcome of most wars remains in doubt until they are very nearly over.

Biden Gets It Wrong

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Violence is up in the Baghdad belts because U.S. and Iraqi forces have been aggressively attacking al Qaeda bases in those areas.

Wrong on Timetables

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The Democratic Congress does notunderstand what is going on in Iraq.

The Right-Sized Army

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The number of soldiers in the U.S. Army, both active and reserve, will continue to be a critical determinant of America's ability to win future wars and, above all, the peaces that follow them.

All We Are Saying . . . Is Give Petraeus a Chance

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Members of Congress should ask themselves, "What can we do to help General Petraeus succeed?"

Numbers Games

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0100

What is the best plan of attack--or lack thereof--regarding Iraq?

The Right Type of "Surge"; Any Troop Increase Must Be Large and Lasting

Wed, 27 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0100

It is tempting to imagine that greater use of Iraqi forces could reduce the number of U.S. troops needed in Iraq. The temptation must be resisted.

Send More Troops to Baghdad and We'll Have a Fighting Chance

Sun, 24 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0100

A decisive moment in world history is at hand. If the United States, Britain and their allies fail in Iraq the result will almost certainly be a regional maelstrom.

U.S. Cannot Accept Defeat

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Without a strategic influx of troops, we will lose the Iraq war.

Asking for Chaos

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0100

The Iraq Study Group failed the big test: finding a way to quell the violence.

We Can Put More Forces in Iraq . . .

Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:00:00 +0100

The persistence of myths forecloses serious consideration of the only option likely to bring peace to Iraq.

Time for a Heavier Footprint

Mon, 27 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100

More American troops are needed to break the cycle of violence in Iraq.

Reality Check II

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100

The Democratic takeover of Congress has predictably led to a rise in calls for the immediate withdrawal of American troops from Iraq.

No Third Way in Iraq

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100

The United States has two options in Iraq: stay and try to win, or cut, run, and lose. Attempts to chart a middle course ignore the realities of the military situation.

Donald Rumsfeld's Self-Inflicted Wounds

Sun, 12 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Donald Rumsfeld had the chance to be one of the great American heroes of all time.

Jets or GIs?

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Insult to Injury in Iraq

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0100

It's been coming for a long time: the idea that fixing Iraq is the Iraqis' problem, not ours--that we've done all we can and now it's up to them.

More Troops

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0100

There are not enough ground forces in Iraq, and military officers are finally saying so in public.

Army Needs More Strength in Numbers

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Congress must increase the strength of the services and improve economic incentives for enlistment.

The U.S. Military's Manpower Crisis

Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0100

War is fundamentally a human activity, and attempts to remove humans from its center--as recent trends and current programs do--are likely to lead to disaster.

Seize the Day

Mon, 26 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0100

The quickest and only path to responsible troop withdrawals is visible progress toward victory over the insurgency and security in Iraq.

A Plan for Victory in Iraq

Mon, 29 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Security is the single most serious problem in Iraq today, yet coalition forces have not stepped in to fill the security gap.

Let the Generals Speak

Mon, 08 May 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Why attacks on outspoken military generals aremisguided.

Rumors of Civil War

Mon, 03 Apr 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Iraq can be saved from civil war--if the United States keeps its nerve.

A Strategy for Heroes

Mon, 20 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

The Pentagon released its Quadrennial Defense Review on February 6 reflecting a concerted effort to return to its pre-9/11 course.

Finishing the Job

Thu, 02 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

America has an obligation to remain in Iraq until it has helped establish a peaceful, stable democracy there.

Risky Business

Mon, 23 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Has the American withdrawal from Iraq begun?

Measuring Success

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100

How can we know if we're succeding in Iraq? What are our information sources?

Fighting to Win

Mon, 19 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Continued U.S. military engagement is needed for success in Iraq--success that seems now to be closer than it has ever been--if we hold fast to the new, sound strategy for victory.

Iraq Is Not Vietnam

Fri, 02 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100

By comparing Iraq to Vietnam, many people are expressing the fear that because America lost one and because of certain superficial similarities, the U.S. is on the road to losing the other.

Blueprint for Victory

Sun, 30 Oct 2005 23:00:00 +0100

For democracy to thrive in Iraq, the Sunnis must know they are defeated.

It Takes the Right Army

Wed, 17 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Security in Iraq is not as simple as decreasing our troops and increasing theirs.

Power and Persuasion

Tue, 09 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Diplomacy is not the opposite of war, and war is not the failure of diplomacy. Both are policy tools required in various proportions in almost any serious foreign-policy situation.

Stay the Course, Mr. President

Mon, 08 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +0100

There is good news on the military front. But if we pull our troops out too early, we risk creating a stronger, more threatening insurgency.

Ground Truth

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100

If the United States is to maintain its status asthe sole superpower, Donnelly and Kagan argue, American land power must be restructured to confront unprecedented challenges.

Finding the Target

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:00:00 +0100

What three basic transformations have occurred within the U.S. military since Vietnam?

The End of the Old Order

Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0100

This book provides analysis of the Napoleonic era in Europe and the revealing interaction of continental politics and war shaping our modern world.

U.S.-India Relations: Regional Security and Energy Cooperation

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:00:00 +0100

AEI Critical Threats Briefing: Pakistan's War in Waziristan and Security in the Greater ...

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:00:00 +0100

Afghanistan Strategy: The Way Forward

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:00:00 +0100

Conference Call: Frederick W. Kagan on Afghanistan

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0100

The Defense Budget and U.S. Strategy: Preferences, Priorities, and Risks

Wed, 20 May 2009 09:30:00 +0100

After the Ballot Box: U.S.-Iranian Relations in an Era of Change

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:00:00 +0100

Baghdad at Sunrise: A Brigade Commander's War in Iraq

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 16:00:00 +0100

Beyond Georgia: Securing America's Allies on Russia's Periphery

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:45:00 +0100

The War in the Caucasus: An Initial Assessment

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:00:00 +0100

The 2008 Iraq Debate: An Assessment from the Ground

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:15:00 +0100

Ground Truth: The Future of U.S. Land Power

Thu, 15 May 2008 09:30:00 +0100

Our Polish Partners: A Review of Poland's Mission in Iraq

Mon, 12 May 2008 12:00:00 +0100

Winning Afghanistan: Time for a Change in Course?

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:30:00 +0100

Iraq: The Way Ahead

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:30:00 +0100

Iraq's Economic Surge - EVENT IS CANCELLED!!!

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 10:00:00 +0100

Iranian Influence in the Middle East and Beyond

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:00:00 +0100

The Crisis in Pakistan and American Policy

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 11:00:00 +0100

No Middle Way: Two Reports on Iraq

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:35:00 +0100

Assessing the Surge in Iraq

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 14:00:00 +0100

Can We Afford the Military We Need?

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 11:00:00 +0100

Sustaining the Surge

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 14:00:00 +0100

Do Numbers Matter? The Crisis in Military Resources

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:00:00 +0100

Iraq: A Turning Point

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 11:00:00 +0100

Choosing Victory: A Plan for Success in Iraq

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 09:00:00 +0100

What Lies Beneath? U.S. Foreign and Domestic Policy after the 2006 Elections

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 10:00:00 +0100

Finding the Target: The Transformation of American Military Policy

Mon, 30 Oct 2006 17:30:00 +0100

Five Years Later: A Progress Report on U.S. Security Post-9/11

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 10:00:00 +0100

The View from a Rogue State: What Napoleon Can Tell Us about Dealing with Iran

Thu, 20 Jul 2006 17:30:00 +0100

Global Leadership?

Thu, 13 Jul 2006 09:00:00 +0100

The Debate over Civil War: Is Iraq at the Brink?

Mon, 24 Apr 2006 10:00:00 +0100

A Strategy for Victory in Iraq

Wed, 18 Jan 2006 09:00:00 +0100

Revitalizing NATO for the Challenges of a New Era

Wed, 16 Nov 2005 10:30:00 +0100

Winning the War in Iraq

Thu, 10 Nov 2005 12:00:00 +0100

New Perspectives on Insurgency

Wed, 09 Nov 2005 16:30:00 +0100

Winning the War in Iraq-Event Rescheduled to Nov. 10th

Thu, 03 Nov 2005 10:00:00 +0100

The Struggle for Fallujah

Wed, 12 Oct 2005 16:30:00 +0100

The Future of the U.S. Air Force

Tue, 11 Oct 2005 11:00:00 +0100

Remaking Iraq

Wed, 05 Oct 2005 08:30:00 +0100

The Future of the United States Marine Corps

Thu, 18 Aug 2005 08:45:00 +0100

The Future of Iraq

Wed, 27 Jul 2005 09:30:00 +0100

AEI Briefing on the London Terrorist Attacks

Mon, 11 Jul 2005 14:00:00 +0100

The Future of the United States Navy

Mon, 20 Jun 2005 08:45:00 +0100

The Military We Need

Fri, 10 Jun 2005 09:30:00 +0100

Not a Good Day to Die

Mon, 18 Apr 2005 17:00:00 +0100

The Future of the United States Army

Mon, 11 Apr 2005 09:15:00 +0100

Counterinsurgency in Afghanistan

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

More than just counterterrorism, counterinsurgency is necessary to defeat al Qaeda.

Afghanistan Policy at the Crossroads

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

An assessment of the military situation in Afghanistan.

Counterinsurgency and Irregular Warfare: Issues and Lessons Learned

Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

For the moment, all of America's enemies prefer to fight through unconventional or irregular warfare rather than through traditional force-on-force engagements.

The Russian Threat to International Order

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Russia's military assault on neighboring Georgia marks a fundamental inflection point in international relations.

Iraq: Is the Escalation Working?

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The surge of U.S. troops in Iraq is generating some promising results. While we cannot yet call it a total success, we likewise cannot yet call it a failure.

Situation Report, Russian Crisis

Sat, 13 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Frederick W. Kagan continues his frequent reports on the unfolding situation in the Caucasus.

Situation Report, Russo-Georgian Conflict

Sat, 09 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Frederick W. Kagan is preparing frequently updated reports on the unfolding situation in the Caucasus.

Iraq: The Way Ahead

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The United Statescan achieve its fundamental objectives in Iraq through the establishment of a peaceful, stable, secular, democratic state and a reliable ally in the struggle againstterrorism.

Iranian Influence in the Levant, Iraq, and Afghanistan

Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0100

The United States must develop a more comprehensive strategy to address the manifold challenges Iranian policy in theMiddle East and beyondposes to our interests.

No Middle Way

Thu, 06 Sep 2007 00:00:00 +0100

We cannot leave Iraq until basic security has been established.

Operation Phantom Thunder Factsheet

Sat, 23 Jun 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Information on Operation Phantom Thunder in Iraq.

Choosing Victory: A Plan for Success in Iraq

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Winning in Iraq will require investments in economic development, infrastructure, security, and legitimacy--all crucial signs of an American victory there.

Choosing Victory: A Plan for Success in Iraq

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The United States can and must achieve victory in Iraq through a substantial and sustained surge of troops to stabilize the security situation and increased reconstruction aid.

A Dangerous Opportunity

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0100

Now is the time to stop strategic drift and form a U.S. military and security doctrine for the challenges we face.

New Thinking, Old Realities

Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Conventionalmilitary power, neglected by the Bush administation,should remainfundamental in American defense policy.

There’s No Choice but to Win in Iraq

Thu, 20 Jul 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Is the moment coming when we must redefine success in Iraq or even abandon the struggle as a lost cause?

Why Military History Matters

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 00:00:00 +0100

It is both unfortunate and dangerous that so little serious operational military history is being written and taught in the United States today.

Myths of the Current War

Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

A number of myths regarding American policy and strategy in Iraq have distorted understanding and confused discussion.

The New Bolsheviks

Wed, 16 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Al Qaeda's ideology, strategy, and the strategic debates occuring within the organization are similar to those of Marxism-Leninism-Stalinism at various periods.

The War against Reserves

Fri, 12 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Assuming that American armed forces will make perfect decisions and that the enemy will never surprise us has led to the elimination of reserves from all echelons of the miltiary structure.

Two Decades Late

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Our military system was designed to fight a single powerful enemy--the Soviet Union--and is poorly structured for the kind of wars we are likely to face.

The "Real" al Qaeda

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0100

It would be unwise to accept defeat in Iraq in an effort to fight the supposedly "realer" al Qaeda enemy in the Afghan-Pakistan border region.

Reconcilable Differences

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The acceptance of the political process is the only legitimate means of resolving internal differences in Iraq.

Orderly Humiliation and "The New Strategy in Iraq"

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0100

The moderates think they've found a "responsible" way out of Iraq; also, what General David Petraeus is learning from past U.S. mistakes in Iraq.

Fighting to Win

Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 +0100

We have made significant progress recently in the war in Iraq. It would be a mistake to cut back forces now.

No Third Way in Iraq

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 00:00:00 +0100

The United States has two options in Iraq: stay and try to win, or cut, run, and lose.

Fighting to Win

Tue, 27 Dec 2005 00:00:00 +0100

The United States can be victorious in Iraq if we clear and hold the Sunni Triangle, integrate Iraqi soldiers into the fight, and do not lose the political will to defeat the insurgency.