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February 10, 2015

Defense and Security
Obama’s New ISIS Strategy: Reflecting Reality

In his September 10 address to the nation, President Obama declared America’s war aims with regards to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS or ISIL): “Our objective is clear: We will degrade, an…

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Blog Post by Micah Zenko Politics, Power, and Preventive Action

March 25, 2016

Wars and Conflict
Women Around the World: This Week

Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post, covering March 18 to March 25, was compiled with t…

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Blog Post by Rachel B. Vogelstein Women Around the World

March 16, 2012

Defense and Security
Friday File: Should the United States Leave Afghanistan?

Above the Fold.  The tragic news that a U.S. Army sergeant slaughtered sixteen Afghans this week has scrambled the debate over the U.S. presence in Afghanistan. Afghan president Hamid Karzai has dema…

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is greeted by Col. John Shafer (L) after arriving to greet troops at Forward Operating Base Shukvani, Afghanistan on March 14, 2012. (Scott Olson/Courtesy Reuters)
Blog Post by James M. Lindsay The Water's Edge

July 15, 2016

Women Around the World: This Week

Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post, covering from July 9 to July 16, was compiled with…

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Blog Post by Rachel B. Vogelstein Women Around the World

August 11, 2016

Human Rights
Women Around the World: This Week

Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post, covering from August 6 to August 12, was compiled …

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Blog Post by Rachel B. Vogelstein Women Around the World