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The U.S. government shutdown raises troubling questions about American predictability and feeds doubts about the ability of Congress to be a partner with the White House on foreign policy, says CFR President Richard N. Haass.
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China’s recent push to renew the Six Party Talks has raised hopes for progress on the Korean peninsula despite worries that Pyongyang may have restarted its old nuclear reactor, explains this Backgrounder.
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The progress made this week between Iran and the United States should not obscure the many differences that could well preclude success, writes CFR President Richard N. Haass.
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As a top destination for foreign investment, the United States seeks to strike a balance between national security and its commitment to open markets, explains this Backgrounder.
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While at times optimistic, President Obama’s speech at the UN General Assembly evinced a sober appreciation of the limits of U.S. power, writes CFR’s Stewart Patrick.
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Can Israel Prevent a Deal on Iran’s Nuclear Program?
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Will Congress Reach a Deal on Federal Spending?
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The Future of Special Operations Forces
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An Interactive Assessment of Political Violence
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An Interactive Look at Conflicts in the China Seas
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Evaluating the Global Response to Climate Change
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Growing Global Influence Requires U.S. Support
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The Sanctions Aimed at Preventing a Nuclear Iran
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A Primer on the Al-Qaeda-Linked Group, Al-Shabab
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A Global Venture to Counter Violent Extremism
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An In Depth Look at the Chemical Weapon Sarin
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Toward an Open and Secure Internet Worldwide
Who Is Khamenei? Inside the mind of Iran's supreme leader
Getting Afghanistan Right: Avoiding failure on the installment plan
Petroleum to the People: How to avoid the resource curse
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Informing Policy on Capitol Hill
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Falkenrath: Currently, the Government Does Not Have the Capacity to Confront a Crisis
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“Global Governance Report Cards” Win Two Silver W3 Awards
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Rose: The United States and Iran Are Making Positive Steps Toward Negotiations
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Steil’s Book Wins Spear’s Award in Financial History Category
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Frazer: Kenya Is on the Frontline of the Global War on Terror
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Campbell: Because America Is Better Policed, An Attack Similar to Nairobi Is Unlikely
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Haass: Al-Shabaab Attack in Kenya Is Reminder that Terrorism Has a Global Reach
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