Michael O’Hanlon is director of research for foreign policy at Brookings. His most recent book is Bending History: Barack Obama’s Foreign Policy. He is the coauthor of Toughing It Out in Afghanistan.
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How to Prevent the Next Attack
Unless we take specific steps, America is more vulnerable than it needs to be to frequent... MORE
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The Case for a Leaner U.S. Military
Michael O’Hanlon argues that the U.S.... MORE
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Making Peace in Afghanistan
Hassina Sherjan and Michael O’Hanlon argue that Afghanistan needs to focus on strengthening its... MORE
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The Best Military Option for Libya
Now that the U.N.... MORE
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The Key Date to Watch For
During the confirmation hearing for Gen. Petraeus, the thing to listen for was a date.... MORE
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What the Marja Battle Costs
The new push to beat back the Taliban in southern Afghanistan has taken a toll.... MORE
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Desperate for a Taliban Deal?
President Karzai is calling for reconciliation with the Taliban—but any agreement shouldn’t be made... MORE
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Clearing the Path for Karzai
Abdullah Abdullah has dropped his bid for the Afghan presidency.... MORE
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Why Afghanistan Is No Iraq
Sure, there are parallels, says the Brookings Institution’s Michael O’Hanlon, but Afghanistan’s... MORE
