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In Search of Sustainable Security

This report, the first in a series of six, provides analysis and recommendations for a new approach that combines national security, human security, and collective security.

Multimedia & Video

Experts in the Field: Haiti Natalie Ondiak and Reuben Brigety travel to Haiti to look at the country through a sustainable security lens.

Leaders of Pakistan's Militant Groups Interactive map shows the locations of Pakistan's militant leaders, gives information about their motivations and tactics, and shows where the Pakistani military is fighting them.

Pakistan’s Refugees Threaten Further Instability Pakistan’s displaced people deserve a close look this World Refugee Day—this interactive map shows how fighting has pushed Pakistan’s people from their homes.

U.S. Airstrikes in Pakistan on the Rise Interactive map shows an increase in U.S. airstrikes in Pakistan, many of which have been targeted at key members of Al Qaeda.

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RECENT FEATURES

National Security Strategy
this week's top stories Weekly Round Up This week CAP released a new progressive agenda for national security, broke down the federal deficit, and analyzed the U.S.-China summit.
Religion & Values
U.S. Marine How to Make the Afghanistan War a “Just War” Susan Thistlethwaite and Brian Katulis argue that moral considerations should shape the Obama administration’s decision on the Afghanistan war.
East Asia
Presidents Hu and Obama talking Summing Up the U.S.-China Summit President Obama persuades China to take some important baby steps toward meaningful international cooperation, writes Nina Hachigian.

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Iran: Duss on Iran's Crisis of Resistance

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Your Cell Phones Are Funding a Deadly War: Ask the Expert: David Sullivan

Integrating Security: Preparing for the National Security Threats of the 21st Century

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The Next Phase: CAP Trip Report and Findings on the Future of U.S.-China Relations

Choosing Between Family and the Military: Service Members’ Undocumented Spouses Face Deportation

Honoring Our Service Members: A By-the-Numbers Look at Difficulties Facing America’s Veterans on Veterans Day 2009

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Where We Stand on National Security

CAP’s national security approach embodies progressive traditions that have protected our nation and nurtured our democratic ideals and freedom at home and abroad. Our policy priorities secure our country from attack and protect our national security interests abroad by ensuring our military forces are capable and ready, and our democratic alliances are strong and enduring. We understand that integrated military, diplomatic, and economic power guided by progressive ideals makes us safer and more prosperous.