U.S. Strategy on Afghanistan
At a CFR meeting, U.S. Senator John Kerry opposed a major troop increase in Afghanistan, stressing the need for developing the country's...
Speaker: John F. Kerry, Chairman, Committee on Foreign Relations, United States Senate (D-MA)
Presider: David E. Sanger, Chief Washington Correspondent, The New York Times
October 26, 2009
Terms of Use: I understand that I may access this audio and/or video file solely for my personal use. Any other use of the file and its content, including display, distribution, reproduction, or alteration in any form for any purpose, whether commercial, noncommercial, educational, or promotional, is expressly prohibited without the written permission of the copyright owner, the Council on Foreign Relations. For more information, write publications@cfr.org.
How can the United States help support peace in Macedonia and the Balkans?
The Future of U.S. Special Operations Forces
Special operations play a critical role in how the United States confronts irregular threats, but to have long-term strategic impact, the author argues, numerous shortfalls must be addressed.
Reforming U.S. Drone Strike Policies
The author analyzes the potentially serious consequences, both at home and abroad, of a lightly overseen drone program and makes recommendations for improving its governance.
The biggest threat to America's security and prosperity comes not from abroad but from within, writes CFR President Richard N. Haass in his provocative new book. More
The Arctic Opens Up: The ice melts and the region heats up
Japan Is Back: A conversation with Shinzo Abe
subscribe nowPublished by the Council on Foreign Relations since 1922
At a CFR meeting, U.S. Senator John Kerry opposed a major troop increase in Afghanistan, stressing the need for developing the country's...
According to Micah Zenko, "We are deluding ourselves if we believe that we need more time to "think through" U.S. military intervention...
In light of Afghan president Karzai's recent comments, Leslie H. Gelb advocates an expedited withdrawal from Afghanistan.