CSIS Issues Commentary: Iran - Relearning the Importance of Waging a War, Not Just Fighting One
March 20, 2026
March 20, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on March 19, 2026, by Army Lt. Gen. James Michael Dubik (ret.):
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Iran: Relearning the Importance of Waging a War, Not Just Fighting One
Our operations in Iran are again teaching that war involves more than fighting. Wars must be fought and waged. Fighting is a necessary part of war, and the U.S. military is very good at it. Our military won every . . .
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Iran: Relearning the Importance of Waging a War, Not Just Fighting One
Our operations in Iran are again teaching that war involves more than fighting. Wars must be fought and waged. Fighting is a necessary part of war, and the U.S. military is very good at it. Our military won every . . .