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January 14, 2008

Afghanistan
Cordesman: Despite Gains, Future in Iraq, Afghanistan Remains ‘Uncertain’

Anthony H. Cordesman, a leading expert on military and security developments in Iraq and Afghanistan, says that despite some gains, the situation in both countries remains tenuous.

Interview by Anthony H. Cordesman and Bernard Gwertzman

November 5, 2007

Diplomacy and International Institutions
Markey: Crucial To Hold Pakistan Elections on Time in January

Daniel Markey, a former State Department specialist on South Asia, says Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf’s emergency decree runs the risk of alienating so many different opposition groups that a …

Interview by Daniel S. Markey and Bernard Gwertzman

April 3, 2006

Saudi Arabia
Bronson: Saudis ‘Deeply Concerned’ Over Iran’s Nuclear Program

Rachel Bronson, CFR’s top Middle East expert and author of a new book on Saudi-American relations, Thicker Than Oil: America’s Uneasy Partnership With Saudi Arabia, says that she does not expect Saud…

Interview by Bernard Gwertzman and Rachel Bronson

August 3, 2005

Saudi Arabia
Bronson: King Abdullah’s Ascension Seen as Important ‘Plus’ by Washington

Rachel Bronson, the Council’s top expert on Saudi Arabia, says the death of King Fahd and the ascension of Crown Prince Abdullah to the throne will be welcomed by both Saudi society and the United St…

Interview by Bernard Gwertzman and Rachel Bronson

January 20, 2006

Elections and Voting
Telhami: Despite Elections, Iraqis Face ‘Tide of Sectarianism’ Making Forming of Successful Government Difficult

Shibley Telhami, a leading expert on Arab politics and attitudes, says he is concerned that neither the Sunnis nor Shiites in Iraq will be able to overcome their sharp sectarian differences to form a…

Interview by Bernard Gwertzman and Shibley Telhami