Monthly Archives: March 2013

The man. The myths. Mattis As ‘Chaos’ retires, Marines recall influential general’s defining moments, deep bond with rank and file By Dan Lamothe – Staff writer Posted : Sunday Mar 17, 2013 10:16:03 EDT Gen. James Mattis held court in … Continue reading →

March 26, 2013 Caution, Curves Ahead By THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN There are mounting reports that the U.S. is getting more deeply involved in supporting the Syrian rebels trying to topple President Bashar al-Assad. There is a strong argument for everyone … Continue reading →

March 8, 2013 Seal the Deal With Iran By RAY TAKEYH IN the aftermath of the summit meeting in Kazakhstan between Iran and the great powers, there is an unusual sense of optimism in the relevant capitals. While in the … Continue reading →

By CHESTER A. CROCKER and ELLEN LAIPSON Published: March 7, 2013 HISTORY has often shown that military victories do not automatically translate into political success. This is true in the recent military victory of French and government of Mali forces … Continue reading →