If they succeed in creating an inclusive structure in virtually any peaceful form, Iraq succeeds. If they fail, the U.S.-led coalition fails… — Anthony H. Cordesman Copy Share Image
Experience shows that great enterprises seldom end with a tidy and satisfactory flourish. Together, we are doing our best to re-establish peace… — Queen Elizabeth II Copy Share Image
power... Military success is not sufficient to win: economic development, institution-building and the rule of law, promoting internal reconciliation, good governance, providing… — Robert M. Gates Copy Share Image
The essential factor of military success is speed, that is taking advantage of others' unpreparedness or lack of foresight, their failure to… — Sun Tzu Copy Share Image
“He had always had a gift for conjuring images in his mind's eye. It was one of the secrets of his military… — H.W. Brands Copy Share Image
Counting the numbers of troops is not going to define our success here.There is no military success, ultimately, to Afghanistan. The Afghans… — Rahm Emanuel Copy Share Image
“This was a pivotal event in his career, as well as a personal epiphany. Often, when a man is young and idealistic,… — Robert Coram Copy Share Image
Russia isn't likely to have any more military success in Syria and Iraq than has the United States. — David Ignatius Copy Share Image
