Stabilizing Iraq from the Bottom Up

Elliott Abrams gives his take on the Middle East and on democracy and human rights issues across the globe.

Micah Zenko covers the U.S. national security debate.

Robert M. Danin analyzes critical developments and U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.

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The Future of U.S. Special Operations Forces by Linda Robinson
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 by Micah Zenko
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 Power Surge by Michael Levi
A groundbreaking analysis of what the changes in American energy mean for the economy, national security, and the environment. More
Two Nations Indivisible by Shannon K. O'Neil
A roadmap for the United States' greatest overlooked foreign policy challenge of our time--relations with its southern neighbor. More
Why Growth Matters by Jagdish Bhagwati and Arvind Panagariya
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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