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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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• 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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