2007

Why It’s So Hard to Win

by Victor Davis Hanson The American (Sept-Oct 2007) Is it five or ten or fifteen — years that are necessary to win wars of counterinsurgency such as Iraq? By now, Americans are well acquainted with such warnings that patience — along with political and economic reforms, not just arms — defeats guerrillas. Share This

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Jesus and Mohammad, Version 2.0

In academic revision, Christ is confused, the Prophet humanitarian. by Raymond Ibrahim National Review Online Few things are more demonstrative of the sad state of affairs of modern academia than the increasingly fictionalized portrayals of the founders of the two largest religions in the world: Jesus and Mohammad. Share This

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Lessons in War

Reflections on 9/11, six years later. by Victor Davis Hanson National Review Online On that day, we watched tape of the doomed in suits diving head first from the burning floors, hoping to splatter on roofs rather than crush and kill incoming firefighters — as some tragically did. Share This

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The Eye of the Storm

Remembering the uncovered plots since 9/11 by Victor Davis Hanson Tribune Media Services Another anniversary of 9/11 is near. It’s been nearly six long years since a catastrophic attack on our shores, and we’ve understandably turned to infighting and second-guessing — about everything from Guantanamo to wiretaps. Share This

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Don’t Bomb, Bomb Iran

For now, we should avoid smoking Tehran. by Victor Davis Hanson National Review Online There’s been ever more talk on Iran. President Bush — worried about both Americans being killed by Iranian mines in Iraq, and Tehran’s progress toward uranium enrichment — is ratcheting up the rhetoric. Share This

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