Informal Institute for National Security Thinkers and Practitioners
Quotes of the Day:
During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.”
- George Orwell
“Indeed, Clausewitz was wary of the general who tried to be too smart. He preferred those who kept their imaginations in check and a firm grip on the harsh realities of battle.”
- Sir Lawrence Freedman, Strategy: A History
"Truth exists, only lies are invented."
- Georges Braque
1. Last Flight From Kabul
2. State Department vows to evacuate Americans, allies from Afghanistan after military exit
3. U.S.’s Pledge to Fight Terrorists in Afghanistan Will Be Harder Without Boots on the Ground
4. How Turf Wars Mucked Up America’s Exit From Afghanistan
5. 6 Naval Task Groups From U.S., U.K., India, Japan and Australia Underway in Pacific
6. SAS unit vows to avenge fallen Marine comrades
7. Osama bin Laden’s security chief triumphantly returns to hometown in Afghanistan
8. Russia and China Eye a Retreating U.S.
9. Analysis | No, the Taliban did not seize $83 billion of U.S. weapons
10. Perspective | Five myths about the Taliban
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