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If You Want War, then Prepare for Peace

Niall Ferguson has a thoughtful meditation on the current war and how Clausewitz fits into it, in today’s New York Times Magazine. I think this is especially thoughtful and worth reading, note especially the parallels he draws between the U.S.’s position now and that of the Brits in the 19th century and what that has to do with "pre-emptive" wars. Do read this (registration required).

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