Judging What’s Vital—The Problems of Measuring Progress in Unconventional Wars

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Article

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2011

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"Examining editorials on the war in Afghanistan during the first half of 2011 leaves one hesitant to proffer a judgment on American strategy. In fact, evaluations of the war’s progress have varied so widely in recent months that the very concept of measuring 'progress' appears at best a questionable endeavor."

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This article was originally published in History News Network in April 2011.

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