When my editors and I at 'Rolling Stone' came up with the idea to do a profile of General McChrystal, I simply just e-mailed General McChrystal's press staff, said we wanted to do a profile, and said if you could give us any time to hang out with the general, that would be great. Michael Hastings editorgeneralgive share on social
The idea of aerial military surveillance dates back to the Civil War, when both the Union and the Confederacy used hot-air balloons to spy on the other side, tracking troop movements and helping to direct artillery fire. Michael Hastings aerialairartillery share on social
Despite failing to get bin Laden, the U.S. government and media portrayed the early Afghanistan war as a great victory. Michael Hastings afghanistanbinearly Change image and share on social
As for the like of Hillary Clinton, I - you know, I've covered Secretary of State Clinton before. I covered her during her campaign. And she's a very likable and charismatic person once you get the chance to spend any time close to her. Michael Hastings campaignchancecharismatic share on social
I thought Gen. McChrystal was unfireable, that his position was secure. Michael Hastings genmcchrystalposition Change image and share on social
General McChrystal wanted to be on the cover of 'Rolling Stone.' Michael Hastings covergeneralmcchrystal Change image and share on social
You basically have to be willing to devote your life to journalism if you want to break in. Treat it like it's medical school or law school. Michael Hastings basicallybreakdevote Change image and share on social
By the second sentence of a pitch, the entirety of the story should be explained. Michael Hastings entiretyexplainpitch Change image and share on social
General David Petraeus was so successful at getting on covers of magazines, having journalists fall in love with him, that in fact he was able to use that power to go around the normal chain of command. Michael Hastings chaincommandcover share on social
The genius of David Petraeus has always been his masterful manipulation of the media. Michael Hastings davidgeniusmanipulation Change image and share on social
