Originally published in 1972, David Halberstam’s account of the arrogant way U.S. leaders led the country into a senseless and unwinnable conflict in Vietnam offers a potent remind

Originally published in 1972, David Halberstam’s account of the arrogant way U.S. leaders led the country into a senseless and unwinnable conflict in Vietnam offers a potent reminder for today’s prosecutors of the war in Iran. Link Yes, the Iran War Really Is Similar to Vietnam Trump’s war is “The Best and the Brightest”—but without the best and the brightest.

Localisation: Washington, United States, Global
Source: Foreign Policy
Categorie: security
Date: Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:00:39 GMT