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December 19, 2013

China
What Happened to the Asia Pivot in 2013?

Experts weigh in on what happened to Obama’s Asia "pivot" in 2013, and give their projections of what 2014 will bring for regional policy.

Expert Roundup by Beina Xu, Elizabeth C. Economy, Sheila A. Smith, Tim Huxley, and Michael Fullilove

May 2, 2011

Afghanistan
What’s Next for al-Qaeda?

Osama bin Laden’s death is a real and symbolic blow to al-Qaeda, and its stature in the Middle East is already diminished by the pro-democracy movements in the region, but the group remains lethal. S…

Expert Roundup by Richard Haass, Ray Takeyh, Robert Danin, Steven A. Cook, Max Boot, Daniel S. Markey, and John B. Bellinger III Asia Program

January 4, 2006

United States
What is the Legality of the NSA Domestic Surveillance Program?

Should the domestic spying of U.S. "persons" be permitted? If it is "critical to saving lives," then yes, argues President Bush. He further says that shortly after the September 11, 2001, attacks Con…

Expert Roundup by Lionel Beehner, Lee Casey, Carl Tobias, John R. Schmidt, Michael J. Williams, and Dakota S. Rudesill

September 24, 2009

Afghanistan
Resourcing an Afghan Strategy

U.S. military leaders are calling for more troops to carry out U.S. counterinsurgency strategy in Afghanistan. Six analysts offer views on how President Barack Obama should respond.

Expert Roundup by Greg Bruno, Peter Colonel R. Mansoor, Andrew J. Bacevich, Amin Tarzi, Thomas E. Ricks, Candace Rondeaux, and John A. Nagl

May 28, 2010

United States
Obama’s NSS: Promise and Pitfalls

President Obama’s first National Security Strategy departs from Bush administration doctrine by redefining the war against terror groups and embracing multilateralism, and may expect too much from gl…

Expert Roundup by Stephen Biddle, Laurie Garrett, James M. Lindsay, Stewart M. Patrick, Adam Segal, Steven Simon, and Paul B. Stares Digital and Cyberspace Policy Program