Introduction / John A. Gentry and William M. Nolte -- Less capable and less willing? European involvement in combat operations after Iraq and Afghanistan / Peter Viggo Jakobsen -- The country of unrequited dreams: lessons from Germany's mission in Afghanistan / Patrick Keller -- What did Russia learn from the U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan / Stephen Blank -- Iran: goals and strategy "steadfast," but open to tactical innovation / Thomas E. Dowling -- America's wars and Turkish attitudes: a slippery slope / K.A Beyoghlow -- How Pakistan plays its double game: lessons learned since 9/11 / Stephen Tankel -- Chinese views on the U.S. wars on Afghanistan and Iraq / David Lai -- Japan's lessons in Iraq and Afghanistan / Michael W. David -- Perspectives of international nongovernmental organizations / Pauline H. Baker -- Learning by insurgents / Lawrence E. Cline -- U.S. intelligence credibility in the crosshairs: on the post-war defensive / Bowman H. Miller -- Conclusion: Lessons of the lessons / John A. Gentry.