Time is on our side in the Long War
The conventional wisdom on Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's timely death says it's a significant step forward in the global war on terrorism but that sectarian violence will continue unabated in Iraq.
Depressed? Don't be.
Progress in the Long War against radical Islamic jihadists isn't about less violence. Rather, it's about speeding the killing to its logical conclusion in any one battlefield to shift the fight to its next logical stand. After the Middle East, the next theater of combat lies to the south, meaning the war's geography shifts to Sub-Saharan Africa in coming decades. [read more]
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Comments (2)
I love your optimism and your belief that Islam is capable of reforming. It's one reason why I like to read your esays. They're full of hope and optimism, which lifts my spirits.
Posted by Jim Glendenning | June 19, 2006 12:06 AM
guest last night was U.S. NATO Ambassador Victoria Nuland. I found her comments cogent and unhesitating. I do hope that she's a convert to your cause.
Posted by Bill Britcher | June 19, 2006 5:54 AM