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In Search of Sustainable Security

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

Pakistan’s Refugees Threaten Further Instability 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.

Sustainable Security in Action Sustainable Security in Action Video documents a simulation where experts apply the sustainable security approach to foreign affairs to operations in Afghanistan.

U.S. Airstrikes in Pakistan on the Rise 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

Europe
After the “Reset” After the “Reset” Samuel Charap outlines a strategy and new agenda for U.S. Russia policy in advance of the Moscow summit between Presidents Obama and Medvedev.
National Security Strategy
Weekly Round Up Weekly Round Up This week CAP proposed a new U.S. Russia policy, offered ways to finance health care reform, and laid out the basics on the green bank.
Middle East
After Redeployment from Iraqi Cities After Redeployment from Iraqi Cities Today marks a step forward in rebalancing U.S. national security priorities, but the Obama administration still has work to do in Iraq, write Brian Katulis and Emily Hogin.

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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.