If they succeed in creating an inclusive structure in virtually any peaceful form, Iraq succeeds. If they fail, the U.S.-led coalition fails almost r…

- Anthony H. Cordesman

There is no clear or meaningful difference between insurgency and civil war, or between national terrorism and civil war for that matter.

- Anthony H. Cordesman

The US is often the first to call for transparency and integrity in the reporting of other governments. It has never provided transparency or integri…

- Anthony H. Cordesman