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Steven Simon and Jonathan Stevenson argue that demilitarizing Hezbollah is crucial to rolling back Iranian influence in the Middle East and shaping an environment more conducive to Arab-Israeli accomodation.
Walter Russell Mead argues that the United States could be brought into a conflict with Iran unprovoked, but being tougher on the Iranian regime now might ward off such a scenario.
Bradley Bowman believes that the international community must address "Iranian desires for security and prestige" in order to thwart a future nuclear crisis with Iran.
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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.
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.
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