McChrystal Out; COIN Stays Reax

Tom Ricks:

Putting Petraeus in command in Afghanistan is only the first
step. Now, what to do about Ambassador Eikenberry and special envoy Holbrooke? My second big concern is what happens to Iraq now. As
readers of this blog know, I am very worried about trends there. If Iraq begins
to fall apart, and Petraeus is busy in Kabul, who is going to step on? At the
very least, they should consider extending General Odierno's time there. 

Ackerman:

Today Obama clarified what [the:] July 2011...