Russ Hoyle

Russ Hoyle is the author of Going to War (Thomas Dunne Books, St. Martin's Press, 2008), a detailed account of the 18-month run-up to the Iraq war. He is a former senior editor at the New York Daily News, Time, and the New Republic. Hoyle is at work on a new book about counterinsurgency and the U.S. military.

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Obama’s All Action, No Strategy in Afghanistan

An international conference, thousands of fresh US troops, even possible talks with the Taliban—Obama’s in a diplomatic frenzy. But what’s his Afghan policy?

Russ Hoyle

Iraq Is Deadly Again

Bad news for President Obama. Iraq is wilting under a rash of suicide attacks and sectarian violence that has made the “gains” of the previous year look illusory.

Russ Hoyle

The Turf War Brewing Inside the White House

Obama's pick for national security adviser—Gen. James L. Jones—has a strong independent streak and a well-attuned moral compass that could trigger clashes with other Defense officials.

Russ Hoyle

Obama's Afghanistan Surprise

Many who voted for him have cheered Obama's plan to withdraw from Iraq, but they may be dismayed to learn just how long and deep a commitment he’s considering for Afghanistan.

Russ Hoyle