Send the State Department to War
Max Boot argues Washington's civil servants need to "reorient" to counter Islamic terrorism.
Interviewee: Nancy E. Roman
Interviewer: Robert McMahon
January 22, 2007
Terms of Use: I understand that I may access this audio and/or video file solely for my personal use. Any other use of the file and its content, including display, distribution, reproduction, or alteration in any form for any purpose, whether commercial, noncommercial, educational, or promotional, is expressly prohibited without the written permission of the copyright owner, the Council on Foreign Relations. For more information, write publications@cfr.org.
What advice would you give young people who want to study and work on foreign policy?
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.
Max Boot argues Washington's civil servants need to "reorient" to counter Islamic terrorism.
American politicians finally agree on the need for benchmarks to judge progress in Iraq, but disagree sharply over linking those milestones...