These key shortfalls stand out because CHROs found that they were relatively significant in terms of future importance, but less effective in executing on them.
They interpret this neglect as a loss of strategic importance: America cares less now that they are no longer seen as potential dominoes toppling to communism.
Mamet devotes significant space to miscellaneous subjects, including the craft of directing (less is more), Jews in Hollywood (there are a lot) and the importanceof film critics (they aren't).
He also stressed the importanceof avoiding civilian casualties, which have drawn criticism from Afghans, because they make it less likely the Afghan people will support the coalition.