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September 6, 2007
Interview
Col. Michael J. Meese, a member of Gen. David Petraeus’ team assessing progress in Iraq in advance of the general’s report to Congress next week, says violence in Iraq is down due to cooperation between U.S. soldiers and local tribes. But Meese adds that security gains would be lost in the event of a “non-conditions based withdrawal.”
See more in Iraq, Wars and Warfare
Updated: March 27, 2008
Backgrounder
Hundreds of thousands of Iraqi security personnel have received U.S.-led counterinsurgency training. But big questions remain over their readiness to replace U.S. forces.
See more in Iraq, National Security and Defense
Updated: September 5, 2007
Daily Analysis
There are varying accounts about the security impact of added U.S. troops to Iraq. But the lack of political progress among Iraqi factions is glaring.
See more in Iraq, Nation Building, Peacekeeping, Society and Culture
August 23, 2007
Daily Analysis
The Democratic-led Congress entered the summer recess aiming to force Republicans into accepting a withdrawal timetable from Iraq. But military gains may be prompting a strategy shift.
See more in United States, Iraq, Defense Technology, Defense/Homeland Security, International Peace and Security
Updated: August 22, 2007
Daily Analysis
International aid groups in Afghanistan face increasing threats and violence. Now some are leaving for good, though reconstruction needs remain unmet.
See more in Afghanistan, International Organizations
Updated: August 22, 2007
Daily Analysis
An expanded role for the UN in Iraq could aid efforts to reach political consensus, but some UN officials and American policymakers remain skeptical.
See more in Iraq, Defense Strategy, International Organizations, Humanitarian Intervention
Updated: August 13, 2007
Daily Analysis
A meeting of tribal leaders from Afghanistan and Pakistan aimed to counter a Taliban resurgence but events in Pakistan and Iran complicate the struggle.
See more in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Defense Strategy, Terrorist Attacks
Updated: March 11, 2008
Backgrounder
The U.S. government has set a number of benchmarks on security, economic performance, and governance for the Iraqi government to determine progress.
See more in Iraq, Civil Reconstruction
April 30, 2007
Interactive
An interactive timeline exploring the history of U.S.-Iran relations.
See more in United States, Iran
Updated: August 16, 2007
Backgrounder
Pakistan’s Pervez Musharraf faces growing opposition at home and abroad, but what form of government might replace his military rule remains unclear.
See more in Pakistan, Elections, Society and Culture
Updated: January 28, 2008
Backgrounder
President Bush appears to have softened his stance on wiretapping U.S. citizens, but some critics say his concessions do not go far enough.
See more in United States, Intelligence, Counterterrorism
Updated: March 3, 2008
Backgrounder
Backgrounder: Iran's influence in Iraq is the subject of enormous speculation. The United States is taking steps to counter that influence.
See more in Iran, Iraq, Defense Strategy, Conflict Assessment
Updated: May 14, 2008
Backgrounder
The history, rationale, and limitations of the National Intelligence Estimate, the U.S. intelligence community’s most authoritative and coordinated written assessment of national security issues.
See more in United States, Iraq, Intelligence
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