Thomas E. Ricks's Blog, page 7

Fighting ISIS: We should admit that what we are doing is a containment strategy

Fighting ISIS (II): To work, this must be more than just a military operation

Doctrine Man interrogates Tom about books, Homer Simpson, and the beard

Do Iraq and Syria no longer exist? (6): They still exist, but they are dying slowly

Bungay's 'The Most Dangerous Enemy': A fine analysis of a fascinating campaign

Do Iraq and Syria no longer exist, and if so? (7): They never made sense anyway

Do Iraq and Syria no longer exist, and if so? (5): Yes -- and that's a big reason why their militaries simply won't be effective

The Middle East after the U.S.-Iran nuclear deal: A look back from next year

Nothing rejuvenates like a good sleep

McMaster's 4 fallacies of future warfare: vampires, Marlin Perkins, and much more