Background – Iraq – Two interesting analysis pieces, one of which is by William Lind, stating the tide is turning against Coalitiion forces in Iraq.

• Defense and the National Interest: Indicators – Iraqi guerrillas are attacking tanks
  

• Defense and the National Interest: A one month follow-up to my September “scorecard”

Background – Foreign Policy – Ralph Peters argues that the 21st century will not be “The Pacific Century”, but instead “The Atlantic Century.”

• Parameters: The Atlantic Century