In Context: Prof. Jonathan Acuff on the Comparison of the War in Afghanistan with Vietnam

Many analysts have worried that Iraq would become a quagmire for the United States similar to the Vietnam War. Jonathan Acuff, assistant professor of politics, however, thinks Afghanistan, where the U.S. is committing more troops, is the better analogy with Vietnam. In this In Context interview, Professor Acuff explains why Afghan history, geography and population characteristics – as well as the troop strength of America and its allies – makes him think that way.

Prof. Acuff recently appeared on New Hampshire Public Radio's The Exchange, where he discussed the new U.S. strategy in Afghanistan. To listen to the replay of this program, visit http://www.nhpr.org/node/26200.