Likelihood of Success

Everyone talks about the military as if they had the slightest idea of what they were talking about. In that regard it is like religion, I suppose; both invite commentary from everyone yet both actually require sophistication and education to understand. Okay, religion and the Yankees. And welding. Man, why does everyone always have to bother me with their opinions about welding?

Well, anyway, if you want to understand a little about current debates in military policy — including the fundamental question of how many boots on (and off) the ground is enough — you might want to start here.