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“If any overarching conclusion emerges from the Afghan and Iraq Wars (and from their Israeli equivalents), it's this: victory is a chimera.”

Quote by Andrew Bacevich

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Andrew Bacevich

Andrew Bacevich is an American political scientist born in 1947. His research focuses on military, foreign policy, and American politics. Bacevich is known for his criticism of American military intervention, particularly during the Iraq War. His writings extensively discuss American foreign policy and its impact on international relations. more

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