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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.

Other National Security Strategy Features

July 11, 2008

The Cost of Reaction

The third in a series of reports on sustainable security examines a new long-term strategy for delivering aid to countries in crisis as opposed to a reactive approach. By Andrew Sweet, Natalie Ondiak
June 30, 2008

Humanity as a Weapon of War

The second in a series of reports on sustainable security outlines critical elements of a successful civil-military approach to development. By Reuben Brigety
June 23, 2008

How to Close Guantanamo

Ken Gude outlines a five phase plan for closing Guantánamo safely and in a way that reinforces American values and the rule of law. By Ken Gude
June 20, 2008

What Is Sustainable Security?

Gayle Smith discusses the key concept of her new report, “In Search of Sustainable Security,” the first in a series of six reports that will provide analysis and recommendations for a new approach that combines national security, human security, and collective security.
May 30, 2008

The United States, Pivotal Powers, and the New Global Reality

The primacy in world affairs that the United States has enjoyed since the end of the Cold War is diminishing. China, India, Russia, the European Union, and Japan, among others, have been gaining strength relative to the United States. How should the United States respond? By Nina Hachigian
May 28, 2008

Diplomacy Isn't Appeasement

In a show of strength, Nixon and Reagan were willing to talk to the other side and it helped the West win the Cold War. By Spencer P. Boyer
May 21, 2008

Interactive Map: Where Is Our Oil Coming From?

A look at U.S. oil imports in 2007 shows that half of our oil is coming from unstable regimes.
May 8, 2008

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.
April 21, 2008

The North Korea-Syria Nexus: Congress Needs to Ask Tough Questions

Congress needs to ask tough questions about weapons transfers from North Korea to Syria and the Middle East. By Amanda Rios
March 18, 2008

Strategic Redeployment and Reset: A New Policy for Iraq

The best Iraq policy for the next administration is strategic redeployment as part of an overall strategic reset of U.S. national security. By Brian Katulis
February 25, 2008

Safe at Home

By reordering our strategic homeland security objectives, we can make Americans safer both at home and abroad, argues P.J. Crowley in a new report. By P.J. Crowley
January 23, 2008

America in the 21st Century

Hachigian and Sutphen speak about their new book, The Next American Century, at a CAP event.
January 17, 2008

After the Surge: U.S. Army Chief of Staff Casey Is Right to Be Worried

Army Chief of Staff Casey highlights why Bush’s “surge” strategy leaves our nation more vulnerable, write Larry Korb and Brian Katulis. By Lawrence J. Korb, Brian Katulis
January 15, 2008

The Cost of The Next 10 Years in Iraq

Iraqi defense minister asks for a long-term commitment, and Sec. Rice applauds Iraqi government on law full of loopholes and caveats.
January 14, 2008

Our Ally in Islamabad

By Brian Katulis
January 10, 2008

Four Ticking Time Bombs

President’s open-ended commitment of U.S. troops impedes political reconciliation and exacerbates Iraq’s internal conflicts, write Katulis and Juul. By Brian Katulis, Peter Juul
December 28, 2007

Top Five Nuclear Issues of 2007

Looking back at 2007 and ahead to 2008 reveals nuclear threats but also opportunities, write Joseph Cirincione and Alexandra Bell By Joseph Cirincione, Alexandra Bell
December 27, 2007

Pakistan Front and Center: Bhutto Assassination Adds to Crisis

The political crisis was palpable when I left the country last week, writes Brian Katulis, but Bhutto's murder will require greater U.S. resolve. By Brian Katulis
December 27, 2007

Air of uncertainty

By Brian Katulis
December 14, 2007

US looks on as Malaysia wobbles

Improved relations with this key Muslim ally could be beneficial for the United States, writes Tony Wilson in the Asia Times. By Tony Wilson
December 6, 2007

A Diplomatic About-Face: Bush Writes Kim. Should Iran Be Next?

After sending a letter to North Korea’s leader, what’s stopping the president from engaging Iran, ask Grotto and Cirincione. By Andrew J. Grotto, Joseph Cirincione
December 4, 2007

Turmoil in Pakistan

CAP forum addresses the current situation in Musharraf’s Pakistan and what role, if any, the United States should play in restoring democracy.
December 4, 2007

Nuclear Shock Therapy: New Report Refutes White House Case for War with Iran

White House war fever is checked just in time by its own intelligence agencies, write Joseph Cirincione and Andrew Grotto. By Joseph Cirincione, Andrew J. Grotto
November 7, 2007

CAP Event Proposes a New Strategy for Afghanistan

The Bush administration’s lackluster interest in Afghanistan has led to a steady loss of ground on the primary front in fighting terrorism.
November 6, 2007

The Forgotten Front

Wadhams and Korb outline critical challenges in Afghanistan and solutions for refocusing U.S. efforts on the primary front in the war on terror. By Caroline Wadhams, Lawrence J. Korb
November 5, 2007

Global Warning: The Security Challenges of Climate Change

John Podesta and Peter Ogden contribute a chapter on the security challenges of climate change to the new report, "The Age of Consequences." By John Podesta, Peter Ogden
November 1, 2007

Cassandra’s Conundrum

By Joseph Cirincione
October 5, 2007

The Forgotten Mission in Afghanistan Can Succeed. Here's How.

Larry Korb and Caroline Wadhams detail why the United States needs to turn its attention back to the central front in the war against terrorist networks, and how to do so. By Caroline Wadhams, Lawrence J. Korb
September 28, 2007

Building a Case Against Iran

Andrew Grotto takes Congress to task for playing into the hands of the right-wing propaganda machine. By Andrew J. Grotto
September 17, 2007

This Week in Congress: 9.17.07-9.21.07

From U.S. strategy in Iraq to improving elementary school education, CAP provides you with resources to stay on top of the week on the Hill.
September 14, 2007

Public Opinion Snapshot: The Public Is Unconvinced that the Iraq Surge Is Working

Country-wide and world-wide polls show Petraeus is going to have a hard time rallying support for the war. The public wants out within a year. By Ruy Teixeira
September 13, 2007

The Cost of Staying the Course in Iraq

CAP's projections of the cost of keeping our troops in Iraq for 10 years, as suggested by Gen. Petraeus and President Bush.
September 11, 2007

Iraq Timeline: March is the New September

Testifying before Congress yesterday, Gen. Petraeus called for six more months in Iraq -- repeating a refrain we've been hearing since 2003.
September 10, 2007

The Abandoned Front in the War on Terrorism

While conservatives have been focusing on Iraq, Al Qaeda and the Taliban have been rebuilding their capabilities in Afghanistan and Pakistan. By Caroline Wadhams, Leah Greenberg
September 7, 2007

Public Opinion Snapshot: Are We Defeating Terrorism?

Six years after 9/11, the public’s confidence in the Bush administration’s anti-terror strategy has plummeted, argues Ruy Teixeira. By Ruy Teixeira
September 6, 2007

Hard Truths in the War on Terror

Foreign policy experts convened at CAP yesterday to discuss the terrorist threat the U.S. will face regardless of what happens in Iraq.
September 6, 2007

Iraq Timeline: The "Next Few Months" Are Now

War supporters have claimed for months that we'd see progress in Iraq by September. Now that it's here, they're calling for a next "next few months."
August 27, 2007

How to Redeploy: Implementing a Responsible Drawdown of U.S. Forces from Iraq

CAP's military experts release a new report outlining how the United States can implement a logistically sound strategic redeployment from Iraq. By Lawrence J. Korb, Max Bergmann, Sean Duggan, Peter Juul
August 20, 2007

The Terrorism Index

CAP and FOREIGN POLICY find that top security experts believe the world is becoming more dangerous for the U.S. and the American people.
August 20, 2007

Deploying All Diplomatic Hands to Break Iraq’s Political Deadlock

Brian Katulis argues that solving Iraq's conflicts will require the world's powers to engage in a comprehensive diplomatic effort. By Brian Katulis
August 9, 2007

Diplomatic Surge for Iraq, But New Steps Require Credible Redeployment Plan for U.S. Forces

But to achieve significant results, a credible redeployment plan for U.S. forces is needed, says Brian Katulis. By Brian Katulis
August 8, 2007

Iraq Timeline: The Broken Record on "the Next Few Months"

Progress in Iraq is always just a "few months" away. Six months, to be more exact.
July 27, 2007

A Broken Army

CAP Senior Fellow and Director of Military Strategy Lawrence J. Korb testifies to Congress on the toll the Iraq war is taking on U.S. armed forces. By Lawrence J. Korb
July 27, 2007

Reality Check: Iraq

Dispelling myths about the war in Iraq, including President Bush’s claim that the “terrorists will follow us home” if the United States withdraws.
July 26, 2007

Video: Iraq By the Numbers

Watch a new video from CAP that takes a by-the-numbers look at the war in Iraq and why we need to reset our national security strategy.
July 23, 2007

Nuclear Summer

Cirincione and Leventer discuss this summer’s dramatic reminder of all four nuclear threats and the harbinger of a fifth. By Joseph Cirincione, Uri Leventer
July 20, 2007

Amnesty for Insurgents Signals Failure of Escalation Strategy

By granting informal amnesty to insurgents in Iraq, U.S. forces risk fueling further sectarian conflict, argue Brian Katulis and Larry Korb. By Brian Katulis, Lawrence J. Korb
July 16, 2007

This Week in Congress: 7.16.07 – 7.20.07

From Iraq to the Farm Bill and children’s health care, CAP provides you with resources to stay on top of the week on the Hill.
July 15, 2007

"The Challenge of Imperialism"

By Ted Widmer
July 13, 2007

Learning from the Israel-Hizbullah War

On the anniversary of the Israel-Hizbullah war, Moran Banai and Mara Rudman examine how the war's unfolding can inform future Middle East policy. By Moran Banai, Mara Rudman

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