February 9, 2009
IntelligenceRetired Adm. Dennis C. Blair, President Obama’s director of national intelligence, is a former commander of the U.S. Pacific Command with long military experience.
June 6, 2012
PakistanA profile of the international terrorist network that the United States has singled out as the most serious threat to U.S. security.
October 14, 2010
United StatesA possible transfer of political power in the congressional midterm elections could doom short-term chances for a comprehensive climate bill. But experts say climate issues could still be addressed t…
February 3, 2009
Defense and SecurityChina’s growing military capabilities pose a concern for U.S. security interests. Experts say the United States must push for greater engagement with China’s military to reduce the potential for misu…
May 2, 2007
Congresses and ParliamentsA recent trip to Syria by the Speaker of the House has set off a debate over the role of legislators in conducting foreign policy.
June 2, 2008
IranWhether to engage heads of rogue states, a perennial foreign policy dilemma, has emerged in the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign.
November 16, 2007
United StatesTechnology plays an increasing role in Homeland Security efforts, spawning a growing U.S.industry for everything from biometrics to cargo screening at ports.
September 15, 2006
SyriaThe United States has long tried to compel Syria to adjust its behavior, but rarely with any result. This backgrounder examines the current U.S. policy options toward Syria.
July 27, 2006
Security AlliancesAs NATO prepares to take over military operations in southern Afghanistan from U.S. forces, the Taliban’s increasingly bold attacks are straining the political and security framework of the country.
February 7, 2005
TradeThis publication is now archived. What’s the debate over outsourcing?Shifting jobs to lower-wage countries--a form of what is known as offshore outsourcing--is an increasingly popular practice among …