https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2008/07/21/retreat-to-afghanistan/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 14:40:57 -0400<![CDATA[The relationship between operations in Iraq and Afghanistan is recognized by the fact that one commander is strategically in charge of both. General David Petraeus was recently confirmed as CENTCOM CINC, placing him in overall charge of military operations both in the Middle East and Southwest Asia. That Iraq and Afghanistan are linked &#8212; both part of one big war rather than two separate and independent conflicts &#8212; should not seriously be in doubt. The average Jihadi sees both as battlefronts as a single campaign against America. The Times Online recently reported on how the &#8220;lions of Islam&#8221; were falling back on Afghanistan/Pakistan after their defeat in Iraq:]]>Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:01:33 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2008/07/21/retreat-to-afghanistan-n185782