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Introduction
Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
May 19, 2006
EuropeA referendum on Montenegro’s independence could redraw national boundaries in the Balkans. It could also strain tensions in an already volatile region.
October 13, 2011
Terrorism and CounterterrorismThe U.S. government designates Iran as the "most active state sponsor of terrorism," which feeds concerns about Iran’s growing nuclear program.
July 26, 2005
United StatesThis publication is now archived. What is the status of the U.S. military bases in Central Asia?The United States maintains two bases in Central Asia, one each in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, for its p…
February 2, 2005
IraqThis publication is now archived. What is military outsourcing?The process of contracting out to private companies tasks that used to be performed by members of the uniformed military. The assignment…
May 4, 2011
IntelligencePakistan’s intelligence agency, the ISI, faces persistent accusations of links to terrorism, despite repeated denials.