https://pjmedia.com/richardfernandez/2011/06/23/the-way-forward/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 00:57:50 -0400<![CDATA[President Barack Obama has begun the process of withdrawal from Afghanistan, an undertaking he called the War of Necessity in 2009.  Then the need to win in Afghanistan made it imperative to draw down in Iraq.  President Obama said, &#8220;by moving forward in Iraq, we&#8217;re able to refocus on the war against al Qaeda and its extremist allies in Afghanistan and Pakistan&#8221;. Now the need to &#8220;focus on nation building at home&#8221; makes it necessary to withdraw from Afghanistan.]]>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:22:50 -0400<![CDATA[Richard Fernandez]]>https://pjmedia.com/richard-fernandez/2011/06/23/the-way-forward-n190691