Category Archives: Foreign Policy

Humiliation In Iraq

Posted on June 20, 2006 by Mash

The Iraq debate in Washington is all about "cutting and running" versus "stay the course". The war in Iraq now is being spun by domestic American politics. However, notwithstanding the food fight in Washington, there is still a real war raging in … Continue reading →

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Ramadi Redux

Posted on June 18, 2006 by Mash

Dateline Ramadi June 18, 2006 from the Associated Press: RAMADI, Iraq – Thousands of U.S. and Iraqi troops set up outposts Sunday in southern parts of Ramadi as part of an operation to establish Iraqi army bases in the country’s … Continue reading →

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Sending A Message

Posted on June 14, 2006 by Mash

Monday night retired Marine, Second Lieutenant Ilario Pantano, appeared on CNN hawking his new book, "Warlord: No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy". You might recall that Lt. Pantano had been accused by the Marines of murdering two Iraqis on April 15, 2004. In 2005, the … Continue reading →

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Free-Fire Zone

Posted on June 11, 2006 by Mash

In Vietnam, the United States Military carried out many missions in what the military calls "Free-Fire Zones" . These "zones" where areas where, according to the military’s "rules of engagement", an unidentified person was considered an enemy and the soldiers could shoot anyone … Continue reading →

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The Alfred E. Neuman School Of Foreign Policy

Posted on June 8, 2006 by Mash

What is the goal of the United States in the War on Terror? What is the plan to win the war? What is the strategy? And how do we measure success? Are we trying to win hearts and minds while … Continue reading →

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