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Between Threats and War

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 10:30:19 -0400

Micah Zenko examines the discrete military operations undertaken by the United States over the past twenty years to discern why they were used, if they achieved their objectives, and what determined their success or failure.

New Yorker: Flood Tides

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 09:12:39 -0400

Steve Coll argues that Pakistan's political leaders have undermined the country's potential for success, and says coming to Pakistan's aid is a strategic and humanitarian necessity for the United States.

Mideast Talks: Now for the Hard Part

Council on Foreign Relations — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:57:30 -0400

The Israeli and Palestinian leaders launched new Mideast talks with seriousness and without theatrics but face a looming deadline on settlements and a tight timeline for success, says CFR's Robert Danin.

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Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:53:47 -0400

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org.

Avoiding a Tempest in the South China Sea

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:49:45 -0400

New tensions in the South China Sea are a growing test to China's relations with the United States and China's Southeast Asian neighbors, writes CFR's Joshua Kurlantzick.

Afghanistan: The Case for Optimism

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:59:46 -0400

Max Boot says a strategy that focuses on defeating the Taliban and reducing the corruption that allows them to thrive can produce victory in Afghanistan.

FT: Pakistan: A precarious position

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:35:38 -0400

This piece from FT analyzes how the Pakistan floods have caused setbacks in Pakistan's economy and domestic and foreign policy.

Atlantic: The Point of No Return

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:18:28 -0400

In the gap between Washington's and Jerusalem's views of Iran lies the question: who, if anyone, will stop Iran before it goes nuclear, and how? As Washington and Jerusalem study each other intensely, here's an inside look at the strategic calculations on both sides--and at how, if things remain on the current course, an Israeli air strike will unfold.

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Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:55:28 -0400

Washington has for decades relied on limited military force to achieve political objectives abroad. In a new book, CFR's Micah Zenko argues these tactics, while politically popular, rarely achieve their aims.

Unanswered Policy Questions on U.S. Troops

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:52:52 -0400

President Obama's declaration on ending the U.S. combat mission in Iraq did not address crucial questions about America's military role in Iraq, as well as Afghanistan, writes CFR President Richard N. Haass.

Obama's Conflict: More Jobs or More War

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:59:09 -0400

Leslie H. Gelb argues that Iraq and Afghanistan threaten to derail President Obama's greater goal of revitalizing the American economy.

How Do Long Wars Become So Long?

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:45:37 -0400

Stephen Sestanovich comments on the "short war" within every long war fought by the United States.

The Folly of Holding Afghan Elections

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 16:04:37 -0400

Parliamentary elections in Afghanistan next month will be seen as a test of long-term stability. But analyst Candace Rondeaux says pre-election violence and corrupt candidates will undermine the vote's legitimacy.

Timeline: The Iraq War

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:27:41 -0400

An interactive slideshow detailing events since the U.S. invasion of Iraq in 2003.

Obama's Address on the End of the Combat Mission in Iraq, August 2010

Council on Foreign Relations — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:07:55 -0400

Speech

Der Spiegel: 'The West Lacks Political Maturity'

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:05:41 -0400

In this Der Spiegel interview, Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki comments on Iran's policy of stoning as punishment, the impact of sanctions, and the risk of a military attack on Iran.

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Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:04:07 -0400

Listen to CFR expert Robert Danin discuss the resumption of direct talks between Israeli and Palestinian leaders, the agenda for their September 2 meeting in Washington, and the likely implications of these talks in a media conference call.

The Great Refrainer

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:50:06 -0400

In her recent Forbes article, Amity Shlaes discusses the underrated achievements of Calvin Coolidge and argues that those achievements suggest current government activism in America may prove counterproductive.

A Very Long Engagement

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:29:04 -0400

Noah Feldman explains why the draw-down of troops in Iraq is a beginning and not an end.

There Is No Proof that Economic Health Depends on Manufacturing

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 13:18:26 -0400

Jagdish Bhagwati says the service sector is no less technologically progressive or vital than manufacturing to an economy.

Obama Hit by Blowback from Early Tea Partiers

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:11:41 -0400

Amity Shlaes comments on current "tax brawls" among U.S. states.

So, Who Won the War in Iraq? Iran

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:03:43 -0400

Mohamad Bazzi argues that as U.S. troops in Iraq became mired in fighting an insurgency, Iran extended its influence.

Resumption of Direct Middle East Peace Talks

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:01:27 -0400

Robert Danin, fellow for Middle East and Africa Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations answers questions about the resumed direct Middle East peace talks in this conference call.

Questionable Timing on Mideast Talks

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:57:16 -0400

Severe political constraints on Israeli and Palestinian leaders cloud the prospects for progress in direct talks due to start later this week, says CFR's Steven A. Cook.

NYT: Nation Building Works

Council on Foreign Relations — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:42:44 -0400

David Brooks writes that progress on Iraq's economic growth, basic security, and political and legal institutions shows U.S. nation building efforts in Iraq have worked.

WSJ: Pyongyang's New Leader for the Old Guard

Council on Foreign Relations — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:19:02 -0400

North Korea's elites prepare for a new regime they hope will look at lot like the current one.

As Nationalism Rises, Will the European Union Fall?

Council on Foreign Relations — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:41:02 -0400

Charles A. Kupchan says the European Union may be coming to an end.

Anxious Iraqis Look at Uncertain Future

Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 16:06:40 -0400

Iraqis worry that political stalemate, widespread corruption, and weak domestic security forces will plague their country if the U.S. pulls out completely next year, says veteran journalist Jane Arraf.

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Council on Foreign Relations — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:45:50 -0400

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org.

Defending a New Domain

Council on Foreign Relations — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:28:06 -0400

The Pentagon recognizes the catastrophic threat posed by cyberwarfare, and is partnering with allied governments and private companies to prepare itself.