Eric Egland is a military officer and national security policy advocate who contributed to The Weekly Standard in 2006. He wrote about strategy for achieving success in the Iraq War, drawing on his experience in counterinsurgency and military operations. He has been recognized for his efforts to bridge the gap between military practitioners and policymakers.
IN THIS POLITICAL season, the debate about Iraq has become almost completely backward looking. It has degenerated into finger pointing and partisan sniping--stuck between a false choice of "cut and run" versus "more of the same."