President Obama's decision to make Leon Panetta head of the Pentagon and Gen. David Petraeus head of the CIA shows the growing influence of the intelligence agency and its integration with the military, says CFR's Micah Zenko.

Stewart M. Patrick says U.S. national security officials should focus on strong developing countries--and not failed states--as sources of transnational threats.

Secretary Mabus discussed the current and future efforts of the Navy and Marine Corps to develop and implement alternative energy strategies.

This Security Council Report update details the continuing clash between the Thai and Cambodian militaries.

Captain Stacy A. Pedrozo testifies before the House of Representatives U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission on China's active defense strategy and its regional impact.

To keep its edge in technological innovation against India and China, the United States must focus on open immigration policies, strengthening political and social networks, and more, says CFR's Adam Segal.

Clark Hoyt and Mark Whitaker discuss the changing nature of journalistic responsibility in an era of new media, including the shifting parameters for sourcing and reporting, and the subsequent implications for national security and foreign policy.

This meeting was inspired by the work of NPR journalist Daniel Schorr.

Clark Hoyt and Mark Whitaker discuss the changing nature of journalistic responsibility in an era of new media, including the shifting parameters for sourcing and reporting, and the subsequent implications for national security and foreign policy.

This meeting was inspired by the work of NPR journalist Daniel Schorr.

Clark Hoyt and Mark Whitaker discuss the changing nature of journalistic responsibility in an era of new media, including the shifting parameters for sourcing and reporting, and the subsequent implications for national security and foreign policy.

This meeting was inspired by the work of NPR journalist Daniel Schorr.

Former U.S. secretary of state Condoleezza Rice reflects on her time in the Bush administration and issues faced after 9/11, including the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. She also discusses the damaging effects of WikiLeaks and the geopolitical challenges of Iran and North Korea.

Former U.S. secretary of state Condoleezza Rice reflects on her time in the Bush administration and issues faced after 9/11, including the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. She also discusses the damaging effects of WikiLeaks and the geopolitical challenges of Iran and North Korea.

CFR's James F. Hoge Jr. discusses with students "the world ahead"--the theme of the November/December 2010 special issue of Foreign Affairs, as part of CFR's Academic Conference Call series.

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Colonel Gian Gentile discusses the ability of the U.S. military to deal with the conflict in the Korean peninsula.

Congress has been steadily failing in its responsibilities on national security issues, says CFR's Kay King, and its new leadership should reform over-politicized rules and procedures as a first step.

Kay King offers recommendations to reset congressional rules, practices, and procedures to address today's dysfunctional Congress and restore it as a full partner to the executive branch in advancing U.S. national security interests.

This CFR-Sponsored Independent Task Force Report assesses current U.S. strategy in Afghanistan and Pakistan ahead of President Obama's December review of the U.S. war effort in Afghanistan. This transcript features the experts highlighting issues of economic cooperation to encourage development in the region and the U.S.-Pakistani strategic relationship.

Published by the Asia Foundation, this survey of roughly 6500 Afghans in all thirty-four provinces of Afghanistan and expert analysis of the results presents a comprehensive overview of national perceptions in a number of key policy areas, including security, economy, governance,
democratic values, and women and society.

Richard G. Lugar discusses the wide range of policy issues facing the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Richard G. Lugar discusses the wide range of policy issues facing the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.