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December 22, 2014

United States
Ten Americans Who Died in 2014 Who Shaped U.S. Foreign Policy

As 2014 comes to a close, here are ten influential U.S. foreign policy figures who passed away this year. 

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April 13, 2012

Defense and Security
Friday File: How Will Obama Respond to the North Korea Missile Test?

Above the Fold. Despite warnings from President Obama that there would be “consequences,” North Korea went ahead and launched a ballistic missile to honor the 100th birthday of the country’s founder,…

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March 18, 2011

Defense and Security
Friday File: Obama “Dithers” No More

  Libyan protesters in Tobruk celebrate after the UN Security Council passes a resolution authorizing a "no-fly" zone and military attacks on Muammar Qaddafi's forces. (Suhaib Salem/courtesy Reuters…

Libyan Protesters celebrate after a U.N. resolution authorising a

November 20, 2008

Americas
Latin America and the Financial Crisis

Here is a piece I authored with my colleagues at the Council on Foreign Relations on the effects of the world financial crisis in Latin America. It originally appeared here. Latin America: Not So …

Latin America and the Financial Crisis

August 8, 2013

Political Transitions
Guest Post: What Happens When “Foreign Fighter” Means American?

Julia Trehu is an intern in the Center for Preventive Action at the Council on Foreign Relations. As the civil war rages in Syria, the arrival of foreign combatants in the region has become a troubl…

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