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Former assistant defense secretary Bing West, author of The Strongest Tribe, says the next president should be aware that Afghanistan will be harder than Iraq. French philosopher-author Bernard-Henri Lévy explains anti-Americanism.
Bing West
Bing West
Former assistant defense secretary describes what winning in Iraq means. (2:30)
Full interview. (10:18)
Bing West has authored several books on the U.S. military, notably No True Glory and The March Up. His articles have been published in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and other major publications. West served in the Marines during the Vietnam War and then as assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs in the Reagan administration. He was also an analyst at the RAND Corporation. His latest book, The Strongest Tribe, chronicles the current conflict in Iraq.
Bernard-Henri Levy
Bernard-Henri Levy
French philosopher and author explains the difference between anti-Bush sentiment and anti-Americanism. (1:27)
Full interview. (12:26)
A philosopher, activist and filmmaker, Bernard-Henri Lévy is also one of the most respected writers in Europe. He's the author of dozens of books, including the best-selling American Vertigo and Left in Dark Times. His films include the documentaries Bosna! and A Day in the Death of Sarajevo. Lévy co-founded the antiracist group SOS Racism and served on diplomatic missions for the French government. He started his career as a war reporter and became famous as founder of the New Philosophers group.