Obama Retreats on Gitmo
After sober reflection, President Obama has reluctantly come to the right conclusion that the ideal place to keep suspect terrorists is Gitmo. In the natural order of things, U.S. President Obama should perhaps consider apologizing to his predecessor, George Bush the Younger. Except he …Obama’s Guantanamo About-Face
President Obama's promise to close Guantanamo may be a casualty of the "Arab spring." Hypothesis: President Obama's promise to close Guantanamo is a casualty of the "Arab spring." As Eli Lake notes in a characteristically in-depth report here , the Obama administration has transferred about 67 …
Pakistan's Only Christian Minister Assassinated
Shahbaz Bhatti, Pakistan's minister for minorities, had bravely opposed Pakistan's blasphemy laws. Today he was assassinated in Islamabad. Shahbaz Bhatti, Pakistan's minister for minorities, has apparently been assassinated in Islamabad. Bhatti, a Roman Catholic, had publicly opposed Pakistan's …President Rocky
Rocky Balboa, you'll remember, didn't exactly win the fight. He just survived the 15 rounds - which amounted to the same thing. Equivalently, the president's message tonight to the Taliban: If you can last 18 months against the United States - you win. Rocky Balboa, you'll remember, didn't exactly …The Dems' Afghan War Hypocrisy
It is laughable for the Democrats to criticize President Bush for being cautious about supporting a massive commitment of men and material to Afghanistan in 2001, when so many in their party feel that same way today. Rep. Maurice Hinchey’s claim that President Bush intentionally let Osama Bin …Punishing the SEALs
Earlier this week, news broke that three Navy SEALs may be court-martialed for allegedly punching a prisoner. According to a source of mine - a retired SEAL - this development may be payback from the Navy's brass for the SEALs breaking the rules of engagement during an earlier mission. Earlier …Obama Heads for Foreign Policy Disaster
Despite the domestic focus of these early months of his presidency, Barack Obama thinks of himself as a foreign policy thinker above all, according to those who know him best. His confidence is undiminished by his lack of experience and credentials, and that confidence continues to flourish despite …Still Waiting for Obama's Afghan Strategy
Afghanistan is now Obama’s war. In the past six months, what Obama once called a “good war” has gotten worse. Even Bush cannot be blamed anymore, because it wasn’t this bad when he was immersed in Iraq. The “war” in Afghanistan is getting more lethal. An increasing number are saying it can’t be …The Death of Sgt. Cahir
Marine Sgt. William J. Cahir, was laid to rest on Monday, August 31, 2009. Cahir died of an enemy gunshot in combat operations in Afghanistan. War consumes a country and a people, and especially the warriors who fight it. And a Marine once dead cannot be resurrected (at least not here on earth), no …Obama Losing Bipartisan Support for Afghanistan
That the doves on the left are growing tired of the costly war in Afghanistan should not surprise anyone. But now, George Will’s change of heart on Afghanistan indicates that support on the right, particularly amongst realists like Mr. Will, may not be as reliable as the administration may …What a Difference a Year Makes
One year ago, Obama was telling us Iraq was unwinnable and that it was distracting us from Afghanistan. Now President Obama is packing up in Iraq and telling us Afghanistan isn't winnable. President Obama A year ago, this man was telling us the surge wouldn't work, that Iraq was …