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New Council Special Reports

• 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.

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Now Available: Foreign Policy Begins at Home

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  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