Constraint theory argues a number of things. First, that the impossible has to be identified. Second, that the actor is then constrained… — George Friedman Copy Share Image
In a country like Iraq with its culture of blood feuds - is that the more locals are killed, the more motivation… — Yaroslav Trofimov Copy Share Image
But what counter-insurgency really comes down to is the protection of the capitalists back in America, their property and their privileges. U.S.… — Philip Agee Copy Share Image
I don't know how you defeat an insurgency unless you have some handle on the number of people that you are facing. — John McCain Copy Share Image
There was an insurgency under President Hosni Mubarak in the 1990s. Egyptian police and soldiers fought weekly battles with Islamists in the… — Richard Engel Copy Share Image
The most stupid mistake a counter-insurgency operation can make is alienating the population. If you alienate the population, you're finished. — Meles Zenawi Copy Share Image
Occupation almost always breeds an insurgency, as the U.S. discovered in the Philippines, and later in Viet Nam. — John Mearsheimer Copy Share Image
These others -- the overwhelming majority of Iraq's people -- have repeatedly given every indication of valuing their newfound freedom: voting in… — Fouad Ajami Copy Share Image
The Government of Iraq also owes a debt to the American and coalition forces who are fighting the insurgency and helping put… — Ike Skelton Copy Share Image
Baghdad fell on April 9, 2003, Hussein and his regime were brought down, we declared "Mission Accomplished" and celebrated victory . .… — Colin Powell Copy Share Image
[ Republican Party] is correctly described as a "radical insurgency" by one of the leading conservative commentators, Norman Ornstein. — Noam Chomsky Copy Share Image
The number of attacks on the American and allied forces is at the highest level since the insurgency began despite the increase… — Ike Skelton Copy Share Image
Our military should spare no expense to ensure the safety of our troops, particularly as they confront a hostile insurgency and roadside… — Christopher Dodd Copy Share Image
I think the central mission in Afghanistan right now is to protect the people, certainly, and that would be inclusive of everybody,… — Michael Mullen Copy Share Image
But the key shift in focus will be from counter-insurgency operations to more and more cooperation with Iraqi security forces and to… — John Abizaid Copy Share Image
Almost all Iraqis with any previous experience in the intelligence business are Sunni Arab, increasing the risk of penetration of the new… — Wayne White Copy Share Image
As many have noted, Donald Trump's presidency is an insurgency. Mr. Trump himself is the quintessential insurgent, doing battle with a disingenuous… — Shelby Steele Copy Share Image
Poetry is difficult, I mean interesting poetry, not confessional babble or emotive propaganda. Reading a new poet is discovering an entire world,… — Simon Critchley Copy Share Image
Now that our troops are mired in a dangerous effort to defeat the insurgency and are also trying to help rebuild the… — Harry Reid Copy Share Image
The US is often the first to call for transparency and integrity in the reporting of other governments. It has never provided… — Anthony H. Cordesman Copy Share Image
The administration needs to speak honestly with the American people. Exaggerating our progress in defeating the insurgency or in creating an Iraqi… — Sherrod Brown Copy Share Image
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