James B. Cunningham: “An orderly and legitimate political transition through Presidential elections in 2014 is key to future Afghan stability.”

This strategy for peace correctly aligned three elements for getting the Taliban to genuine negotiations...

Experience teaches that ideology cannot be defeated militarily, although military force must be an instrument.

The contest between these two visions is the defining theme of our age.

They want us out. They will be willing to do what is necessary to get us out.