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March 27, 2009
Op-Ed
The Daily Beast
Leslie H. Gelb argues that President Obama's team has yet to identify the benchmarks that are central to the president's Afghanistan strategy, and knowing what President Obama chooses not to do in the region is just as critical as knowing the policies he does plan to carry out.
See more in Afghanistan, U.S. Strategy and Politics, Congress
March 21, 2009
Op-Ed
Wall Street Journal
Leslie H. Gelb argues that in the face of multiple foreign policy crises, strict prioritization--with a focus on economic revitalization--is essential.
See more in Financial Crises, U.S. Strategy and Politics, Foreign Policy History
March 20, 2009
Op-Ed
The Daily Beast
Leslie H. Gelb expresses concern that the White House may be focusing too narrowly on its own strategy for Afghanistan, and Congress will have to take responsibility to explore a larger set of options.
See more in Afghanistan, U.S. Strategy and Politics, Congress
March 19, 2009
Op-Ed
Guardian UK
Micah Zenko argues that increased Predator drone strikes in Pakistan would be counterproductive to antiterrorism efforts in the region.
See more in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Defense Strategy, Terrorism
March 13, 2009
Op-Ed
New York Times
Leslie H. Gelb discusses how the United States can effectively reduce the risk of terrorist attacks from Afghanistan in a way that would still allow for the withdrawal of American forces.
See more in Afghanistan, Pakistan, U.S. Strategy and Politics
March 12, 2009
Op-Ed
Guardian UK
Micah Zenko argues that instituting a no-fly zone over Darfur is not the appropriate response to the ongoing genocide in Sudan.
See more in Sudan, International Organizations, Humanitarian Intervention
March 11, 2009
Op-Ed
The Daily Beast
Leslie H. Gelb argues that the frequency and ease of decisions made by President Obama's National Security Council might reveal a worrisome lack of strategy.
See more in United States, U.S. Strategy and Politics
March 8, 2009
Op-Ed
Parade
Leslie H. Gelb discusses whether the Obama administration, unlike those past, can improve U.S. intelligence capabilities.
See more in Intelligence, U.S. Strategy and Politics
March 6, 2009
Op-Ed
Newsweek
Paul B. Stares and Alexander Noyes argue that "A conditional suspension of the ICC's warrant for Bashir is the best way to prevent a collapse of the CPA, protect those still in need, and force Khartoum to act toward ending the conflict in Darfur."
See more in Sudan, Human Rights, International Law
March 2009
Book
In this book, inspired by Machiavelli’s classic The Prince, Leslie H. Gelb offers illuminating guidelines on how American power actually works and should be wielded in today’s tumultuous world, writing with the perspective of four decades of extraordinary access and influence in government, think tanks, and journalism.
See more in United States, U.S. Strategy and Politics
March 4, 2009
Op-Ed
The Daily Beast
Leslie H. Gelb evaluates the Obama administration's foreign policy. He explains, "It's certainly a bad practice to constantly fill the international airwaves with bold new initiatives, new thinking, and commentary."
See more in U.S. Strategy and Politics, Media and Foreign Policy, Presidency
February 26, 2009
Op-Ed
McKinsey & Company
Leslie H. Gelb envisions the state of the world in 2040.
See more in United States, International Peace and Security, Society and Culture
February 20, 2009
Op-Ed
The Daily Beast
Leslie H. Gelb discusses Secretary Clinton's visit to China. He explains that, "Clinton's real push in private--with likely dabs of public rhetoric to prove the seriousness of private words--will be to lay the basis for a future strategic partnership between these two great countries."
See more in China, Human Rights, Diplomacy
February 15, 2009
Op-Ed
Parade
Leslie H. Gelb writes on what President Obama can expect when negotiating with Iran.
See more in United States, Iran, Diplomacy
February 3, 2009
Op-Ed
Los Angeles Times
Paul Stares argues in the Los Angeles Times that "Kim Jong Il's uncertain health and longevity make it vital for the U.S. to plan ahead with its Asian allies and China."
See more in Northeast Asia, U.S. Strategy and Politics
February 3, 2009
Op-Ed
The Daily Beast
Leslie H. Gelb writes, "America's new envoy to the Middle East just returned from his first listening tour, where he undeniably got an earful. But the next big step in U.S. leadership will have to be much more than just parading Israelis and Palestinians to the negotiating table."
See more in Israel, Palestinian Authority, U.S. Strategy and Politics
January 28, 2009
Op-Ed
The Daily Beast
Leslie Gelb looks at a small clique of deputies and advisers that will wield great power and influence on the president's foreign policy.
See more in U.S. Strategy and Politics
January 13, 2009
Op-Ed
The Daily Beast
Leslie H. Gelb writes, "our diplomatic service no longer possesses the talent of the last fifty years. So Hillary has to look outside to the former great diplomats."
See more in Media and Foreign Policy, U.S. Election 2008
January 2009
Council Special Report No. 42
Council Special Report
North Korea has long been a serious concern to Washington. Now, with President Kim Jong-Il reportedly in bad health and possibly naming a successor, the United States must consider possible outcomes should the situation deteriorate and the current North Korean government collapse. This report examines the challenges that these scenarios would pose—ranging from securing Pyongyang’s nuclear arsenal to providing humanitarian assistance—in the context of the interests of the United States and others in its valuable recommendations.
See more in North Korea, International Peace and Security
January 7, 2009
Op-Ed
The Daily Beast
Leslie H. Gelb discusses the Obama Administration's selection of Leon Panetta as CIA Director.
See more in Intelligence, U.S. Election 2008
This CSR, authored by Steven Pifer and sponsored by the Center for Preventive Action, comprehensively analyzes Ukraine's difficulties, related to both domestic conditions and foreign policy, and recommends ways for the United States to encourage Ukraine on a path of stability and integration with the West.
This report, coauthored by Paul Stares and Joel Wit and sponsored by the Center for Preventive Action, examines the possible outcomes the United States must consider should the situation in North Korea deteriorate and the current North Korean government collapse.
For more information on the CPA, contact:
Paul Stares
General John W. Vessey Senior Fellow for Conflict Prevention
and Director, Center for Preventive Action
+1.202.509.8461
pstares@cfr.org
Micah Zenko
Fellow for Conflict Prevention
+1.212.434.9845
mzenko@cfr.org
Elise Vaughan
Research Associate
+1.202.509.8463
evaughan@cfr.org
Stephen Wittels
Research Associate
+1.202.509.8524
swittels@cfr.org
Rebecca Friedman
Research Associate
+1.212.434.9744
rfriedman@cfr.org
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