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January 9, 2009
Daily Analysis
The terrorists who struck Mumbai, India, in November 2008 represent a new breed of tech-savvy militants. Law-enforcement officials face a challenge in keeping pace.
See more in Somalia, India, Terrorism and Technology
January 8, 2009
Daily Analysis
Preventing future violence between Israel and the Palestinians will require a regional strategy, active U.S. diplomacy, and increased cooperation from Arab governments. But Iran, too, must ultimately be part of any solution.
See more in Iran, Israel, Palestinian Authority
December 29, 2008
Podcast
On paper Iraq's justice system appears sound, but Michael Wahid Hanna of The Century Foundation says "major systemic and structural problems" plague Iraq's legal framework.
See more in Iraq, Rule of Law, Civil Reconstruction
December 17, 2008
Daily Analysis
President-elect Barack Obama's pledge to intensify diplomacy with Iran could change the nature of efforts to prevent Tehran from going nuclear, but talks alone will not guarantee a peaceful resolution.
See more in Iran, National Security and Defense
December 12, 2008
Interview
The commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific, Admiral Timothy J. Keating, emphasizes expanding U.S. cooperation with countries in the region but says a military partnership with China appears a long way off.
See more in United States, Defense Strategy
December 11, 2008
Backgrounder
U.S. experts say any new approach to bringing stability to Afghanistan must be regional in scope. Saudi Arabia, with historic ties to the Taliban and Afghan Pashtuns, could hold a principle seat at the table.
See more in Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia
December 11, 2008
Podcast
A tribal reconciliation strategy could help counter Taliban influence in Afghanistan in the short term, a U.S. expert says. But if the process is not handled carefully, he says, it could seed deeper unrest down the road.
See more in Afghanistan, Defense Strategy
December 10, 2008
Daily Analysis
Passage of security agreements between Washington and Baghdad suggest the United States has moved toward the exit in Iraq, though the path to departure remains unclear.
See more in Iraq, National Security and Defense
November 20, 2008
Backgrounder
Terrorist attacks and an emergent Russia are posing new challenges to Turkey's energy strategy, but some analysts warn it could be Western Europe that gets squeezed.
See more in Turkey, Energy/Environment, Energy, Energy Security
November 19, 2008
Daily Analysis
President-elect Barack Obama has vowed to intensify the war effort in Afghanistan, but experts say beyond military might, victory will require a revived regional role and reformed reconstruction moves.
See more in Afghanistan, Defense Strategy
Updated: December 4, 2008
Backgrounder
President-elect Barack Obama made many promises on defense spending and strategy during his two-year run for the White House. But analysts say economic constraints and political pressure could make implementation difficult.
See more in United States, Defense/Homeland Security, Defense Policy & Budget
Updated: December 23, 2008
Backgrounder
Iraqi lawmakers approved new ground rules for the U.S. troop presence, including a U.S. withdrawal by 2011. But questions about the accords' legal longevity remain.
See more in United States, Iraq, Defense/Homeland Security
November 15, 2008
News Briefing
Russian President Dmitry A. Medvedev, speaking at CFR on Saturday, said Moscow viewed the changing of the guard in the White House as a chance for revitalization of U.S.-Russian ties after years of deteriorating relations.
See more in Europe/Russia, Russian Fed.
November 7, 2008
Backgrounder
As military leaders in Washington revise their war strategy for Afghanistan, analysts say enlisting Afghan tribesmen could aid in security. Others warn that what helped stabilize Iraq may play very differently in the more complex tribal culture of Afghanistan.
See more in Afghanistan, Nation Building
November 7, 2008
Daily Analysis
Barack Obama's wish to withdraw U.S. forces from Iraq within sixteen months played well at the polls. But experts suggest his plans may prove hard to implement as Washington's influence in Iraq wanes.
See more in Iraq, National Security and Defense
October 28, 2008
Interview
An official at the U.S. Government Accountability Office says Iraq will retain a healthy budget surplus in spite of falling oil prices. He also notes that auditors' access to Iraq's finances could be curtailed sharply after the end of this year.
See more in Iraq, Geoeconomics
October 28, 2008
Daily Analysis
With oil prices falling, some experts believe Iran's rising influence in the Middle East may be curbed. Others caution not to expect Tehran to change course anytime soon.
See more in Iran, Economic Development
October 23, 2008
Daily Analysis
As Washington embarks on a strategic review of the mission in Afghanistan, a new Saudi diplomatic initiative has raised the once unthinkable prospect of talks with the Taliban. Meanwhile, pessimism and frustration test the patience of NATO allies.
See more in Afghanistan, NATO, Diplomacy
October 10, 2008
Interview
Iraq's finance minister asserts his country does not have a surplus of funds and expresses concern about the potential impact of the global financial crisis, and falling oil prices, on Iraq.
See more in Iraq, Defense Policy & Budget, Emerging Markets
October 9, 2008
Interview
As Turkey builds up its circle of friends, including those that have fallen out of favor with the West, the International Crisis Group's Hugh Pope says Ankara's influence as a regional and global actor has Washington taking notice.
See more in United States, Turkey, Business & Foreign Policy, Energy, International Peace and Security
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