DIGG THIS Applying operational art in Fourth Generation war is so difficult it is hard to point to many successful examples of it. The recent assaults in Bombay are among the few and also among the best, bordering on brilliant. We may regret brilliance on the part of our opponents, but that should not prevent us from acknowledging it. The operational logic is evident: The United States wants Pakistan to focus on fighting al Qaeda and the Taliban. To be able to do so, Pakistan must shift its focus away from the Indian threat, which requires a détente with India. … Continue reading What Happened in Mumbai