Authors: Ray Takeyh, Senior Fellow for Middle Eastern Studies, and Nikolas Gvosdev
Autumn 2004
The Washington Quarterly
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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
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