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Best of American Strategy: 12/1-12/4

Published:  December 4, 2009
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Steve Clemons | Countdown with Keith Olbermann | 12/1/09

Steve Clemons spoke with Keith Olbermann about Pakistan, and argued that we need to think not only of dealing with the Taliban and Al Qaeda, but that we must also come up with a strategy that will satisfy Pashtuns on both sides of the Durand Line separating Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Ben Katcher | The Race for Iran | 12/1/09

Over at The Race for Iran, Ben Katcher dissected the problems inherent in imposing sanctions on Iran when they have not worked in the past to limit Iranian nuclear efforts.

"The Speech"
Steve Coll | Think Tank | 12/2/09

Online in the New Yorker Steve Coll analyzed President Obama’s speech on his strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan Tuesday. He concludes that Obama has bought himself some time to make his strategy work, but domestic and international factors could make his strategy untenable.

Tom Garofalo | The Havana Note | 12/3/09

Finally, at the Havana Note Tom Garofalo commented on the British Council's efforts to promote dialogue and cultural exchange, and compared it to American moves to limit cultural interaction with Cuba.

 

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