New strategy in Iraq

The U.S. Army and Marines are putting together a new counterinsurgency doctrine that draws on some of the lessons learned in Iraq, but some question whether or not there are enough troops in Iraq to effectively implement the strategy.

Guests

• John Nagl: Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army and one of the authors of the new counterinsurgency doctrine.
• Colin Kahl: Associate professor of political science at the University of Minnesota.

Resources

• About Colin Kahl
• The preface to "Learning to Eat Soup with a Knife"
• NY Times: Military Hones a New Strategy on Iraq