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No End In Sight: The Anatomy of Occupation

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No End In Sight is a powerful and thought-provoking book that examines the anatomy of occupation. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complex and often hidden dynamics of war and occupation.

Author Peter Bergen, a CNN national security analyst, draws on his extensive experience reporting from Iraq and Afghanistan to provide a firsthand account of the realities of occupation. He interviews soldiers, diplomats, aid workers, and ordinary Iraqis and Afghans to give a nuanced and balanced perspective on the challenges and complexities of occupation.

Bergen argues that occupation is a fundamentally flawed concept that is doomed to failure. He shows how occupation breeds resentment, resistance, and violence, and how it undermines the very goals it is intended to achieve. He also argues that the United States has made a series of strategic mistakes in its occupations of Iraq and Afghanistan, mistakes that have led to the current quagmires.

No End In Sight is a timely and important book that offers a much-needed reality check on the costs and consequences of occupation. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complex and often hidden dynamics of war and occupation.

Praise for No End In Sight

"A brilliant and devastating account of the occupation of Iraq. Bergen's book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the true costs of war." — Seymour M. Hersh

"A powerful and important book. Bergen's insights into the anatomy of occupation are essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the challenges of war and peace." — Robert Kaplan

"A masterful work of journalism. Bergen's book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the realities of occupation." — Dexter Filkins

About the Author

Peter Bergen is a CNN national security analyst and the author of several books, including the New York Times bestseller Manhunt: The Ten-Year Search for Bin Laden from 9/11 to Abbottabad. He has reported from Iraq and Afghanistan for more than a decade, and his work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Atlantic.