The failed 20-year war in Afghanistan is emblematic of repeated U.S. national security failures? What is the problem? Host, Lt Gen (Ret) Dan "Fig" Leaf gives his hypothesis in this episode. He cites the lack of diversity - not of gender or race, but of thought. He blames this on the DC-centric, politically motivated security community. He also cites blurred lines of responsibility and authority, the over-emphasis on playing to public opinion exacerbated by the information age and social media, oversight failures, and unjustified confidence despite repeated failure. His discussion is non-political (as always), and recommends measures that can be taken to improve U.S. performance in national security matters.

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