Afghanistan: exit strategy
As US troops continue to withdraw, Britain too must scale back its ambitions in the region
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Afghanistan: the British need a new “ink spot” strategy
As July draws to a close, the deaths of nine British soldiers killed in Helmand this month have brought the question of the Afghanistan campaign into the centre of public debate. The deaths have precipitated extensive coverage in the media. Politicians and, perhaps, the public finally seem to be recognising... -
Mission accomplished
With most Sunni factions now seeking a deal, the big questions in Iraq have been resolved positively. The country remains one, it has embraced democracy and avoided all-out civil war. What violence remains is largely local and criminal
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