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What does it mean?
Outlines a specific and indefinite timeline for military conflict against global terrorism.
In plain terms
The fight against terrorists continues until all are stopped.
What can you take from it?
Commit to long-term security goals.

Where it applies

  • policy announcements
  • war declarations
  • security briefings

Putting it to work

  • strategic planning
  • policy making

Questions to consider

  • When does a war end?
  • What defines victory against terror?

Another view

It lacks a clear definition of victory.

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