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Strategic Reset

A new four-point strategy for Iraq and the Middle East from Brian Katulis, Lawrence J. Korb, and Peter Juul.

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What are the Federally Administered Tribal Areas? What are the Federally Administered Tribal Areas? What are the Federally Administered Tribal Areas? Why should we be concerned about them? And what can we do about them?

Nationalism v. International Protest Nationalism v. International Protest Winny Chen on what we should expect when the Olympic torch arrives in China? And what China and the United States can do in the lead-up to the Olympics.

What Are You Paying for the War? What Are You Paying for the War? See how much taxpayers in each state are paying for the war in Iraq.

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RECENT FEATURES

Africa
Mugabe's Revenge Mugabe's Revenge Report from ENOUGH details how to halt the rising violence surrounding Zimbabwe's contested elections.
U.S. Military
These Aren't Reagan's Ground Forces These Aren't Reagan's Ground Forces Lawrence J. Korb responds to a recent op-ed in the Washington Times that gives a misleading portrayal of the quality of our ground forces.
National Security Strategy
Leading with a Consensus of Purpose Leading with a Consensus of Purpose Speaking at CAP, Sen. Hagel (R-NE) emphasized that 21st-century policies require reinventing the way that the world views the United States.

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A New Peace Strategy: ENOUGH! on Northern Uganda and the LRA

The Perils of Unconditional Engagement: Ghaith al-Omari on Engaging Hamas

Another Clear Warning: State Department Report Shows Alarming Trend

Warming Ties: Climate Challenges Require Sino-U.S. Cooperation

Arab Unity: Now Is the Time for New Policies

The United States Can Do More: Iraqi Refugees Could Destabilize Entire Region

War in the Spotlight: Filmmakers Focus on Iraq

Human Rights: Schulz on the Right Way to Pressure Beijing

Middle East: Katulis on Dealing with Militants

How Could We Spend $600 Billion?: The Energy Research We Could Do with the Money Spent on Iraq

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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.