Danny Sjursen

Maj. (ret.) Danny Sjursen is an Iraq and Afghanistan War veteran, author, and director of the Eisenhower Media Network, a group of independent military and national security experts.

American troops on patrol in Afghanistan

Why Armed Conflicts Almost Never Achieve Their Stated Goals Why Armed Conflicts Almost Never Achieve Their Stated Goals

When it comes to war, less often accomplishes more.

May 11, 2017 / Danny Sjursen

US Navy sailors

Why We Can’t Afford to Send More Troops to the Middle East Why We Can’t Afford to Send More Troops to the Middle East

Pursuing such policies would all but hand victory to ISIS and other extremist groups.

Apr 18, 2017 / Danny Sjursen

Iraq

I Was Part of the Iraq War Surge. It Was a Disaster. I Was Part of the Iraq War Surge. It Was a Disaster.

The 2007 surge strategy wasn’t a success—and it’s not a template to follow.

Mar 9, 2017 / Danny Sjursen

US soldier in Afghanistan

This US Military Officer Explains Why America’s Middle East Wars Have Been Utter Failures This US Military Officer Explains Why America’s Middle East Wars Have Been Utter Failures

Hint: The foundational narrative is the problem.

Feb 21, 2017 / Danny Sjursen

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