https://pjmedia.com/ronrosenbaum/2009/10/28/the-pessimist-pov-1-why-there-is-no-good-solution-in-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-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 18:49:30 -0400<![CDATA[I&#8217;ve argued before against &#8220;solutionism&#8221;&#8211;the optimistic American belief that there is always going to be a correct, successful solution to any given international problem as long as people of good will, etc.]]>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:43:31 -0400<![CDATA[Ron Rosenbaum]]>https://pjmedia.com/ron-rosenbaum/2009/10/28/the-pessimist-pov-1-why-there-is-no-good-solution-in-afghanistan-n116163