"A quick war no longer appears to be likely. Indeed, the Administration has now shifted its tone, warning that the conflict could stretch on for some time. This raises a key question: why did the coalition warplan fail to produce a quick victory? If the coalition is to repair its warplan and ultimately prevail, then how one answers this question is crucial. Understanding the problems in the warplan as it has been developed so far would lead to ways to improve it." - read the sharp analysis of Paul MacDonald in Casus Belli.