Building on the February 2003 version of this document and the National Security Strategy of March 2006, this report updates the Bush administration's strategy against the war on terror.
Published September 2006
Building on the February 2003 version of this document and the National Security Strategy of March 2006, this report updates the Bush administration's strategy against the war on terror.
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The Future of U.S. Special Operations Forces
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
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 killing of Afghan civilians and the Taliban's suspension of peace talks have complicated the U.S. mission in Afghanistan. CFR's Stephen...
Anthony H. Cordesman, an expert on military affairs, says that "substantial progress" has been achieved in Iraq but that political questions...
This article discusses the responsibility of George W. Bush in waging a war against Iraq ignoring the warnings of many top civilian and...