Author: Max Boot, Jeane J. Kirkpatrick Senior Fellow for National Security Studies
July 12, 2007
Elliott Abrams gives his take on the Middle East and on democracy and human rights issues across the globe.
Robert M. Danin analyzes critical developments and U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.
Edward Alden and others explore ideas and initiatives for rebuilding American economic strength.
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
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The Power Surge
A groundbreaking analysis of what the changes in American energy mean for the economy, national security, and the environment. More
Two Nations Indivisible
A roadmap for the United States' greatest overlooked foreign policy challenge of our time--relations with its southern neighbor. More
Why Growth Matters
Two experts argue that despite myriad development strategies, only one can succeed in alleviating poverty in India: the overall growth of the country's economy. More
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Congress voted to begin a troop drawdown from Iraq. The bill faces a presidential veto and it is unclear how long the power struggle will last.
The battle in the halls of Congress has intensified over the Iraq War, as Republicans block a nonbinding resolution to reject President...