Taliban Loses...for Now

Pakistan has almost beaten the Taliban in the Swat Valley. Now the question is, "can they keep them from returning?" My answer: No. The Taliban are committed and patient, the Pakistani government is corrupt and weak. As soon as the army focuses its attention elsewhere, they will be back. Kind of like Iraq.

A Tactical Defeat

No way around this, folks. After the Taliban almost overran a tiny base we had, we've withdrawn. This is a tactical defeat no matter what lipstick you put on it. The Taliban understands this.