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October 20, 2009
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The New Republic
Stephen Biddle argues that "there is no magic middle way between the McChrystal recommendation and total withdrawal that offers comparable odds at lower cost" in Afghanistan.
See more in Afghanistan, Wars and Warfare
October-November 2009
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International Institute for Strategic Studies
Steven Cook discusses the political instability in Turkey and its implications for peace in the Middle East.
See more in Turkey, Middle East, International Peace and Security
July - August 2009
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American Interest
Stephen Biddle writes that the war in Afghanistan "is now poised to become perhaps the most controversial and divisive issue in U.S. defense policy."
See more in Afghanistan, Wars and Warfare, U.S. Strategy and Politics
September-October 2008
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American Interest
Steven A. Cook looks at how the next U.S. president can be successful in the Middle East.
See more in Middle East, U.S. Strategy and Politics, U.S. Election 2008
December 2007
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CQ Global Researcher
Abdullah Akyuz and Steven Cook discuss whether U.S.-Turkish relations are likely to improve.
See more in United States, Turkey
January 1, 2008
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Democracy: A Journal of Ideas
Steven Simon and Jonathan Stevenson write that "the history of the Vietnam War teaches that to preserve American strength and prestige, we must begin withdrawing from Iraq now."
See more in Vietnam, Iraq, Wars and Warfare, Foreign Policy History
November 2007
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United States Institute of Peace
Steven Cook argues that Turkey can play an important role in helping the U.S. achieve its interests if the U.S. can accept the differences between the two nations.
Volume 122 Number 2 Summer 2007
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Political Science Quarterly
See more in Middle East, Iran, Proliferation, Arms Control and Disarmament
May 23, 2007
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Los Angeles Times
See more in Iran, Conflict Prevention
May 20, 2007
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American Prospect
See more in United States, Saudi Arabia, Democracy Promotion
February 26, 2007
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Newsweek International
See more in Iran, Grand Strategy, Public Diplomacy
January 15, 2007
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The National Interest
See more in Iraq, Wars and Warfare
November/December 2006
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The National Interest
See more in Israel, Lebanon, Wars and Warfare
11.10.2006
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National Interest
See more in Iraq, Wars and Warfare
Spring 2006
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The National Interest
See more in Iran, Nationalism, Religion
March 2006
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Arms Control Today
See more in Iran, Proliferation
January 2006
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Journal of Democracy
See more in Middle East, Democracy Promotion
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