WINNING THE PEACE

A GovExec.com story examines how to win the peace, and it seems that it involves the old boy scout lesson of being prepared and involving the full range of governmental power, and not just the Defense Department. Consider whether the battle in the administration among Defense and State officials, reportedly won by Defense, is slowing the final phases of the Iraqi operation --- securing Iraqi freedom. Replacing Jay Garner (retired General), with Paul Bremer (retired Ambassador) would suggest so.