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The Iraq War Ledger (2013 Update)

last U.S. troop brigade in Iraq article icon Issue Brief On the 10th anniversary of the Iraq war, we re-examine the costs and benefits to U.S. national security from our intervention there.

By Matthew Duss and Peter Juul | Tuesday, March 19, 2013

The War in Iraq: A Timeline of Events

cursor icon Interactive An interactive timeline of the events related to the Iraq war since September 2001.

By Ken Sofer and Daniel Tuke | Tuesday, March 19, 2013

5 Key Findings from CAP’s Recent Discussions in the Middle East

Benjamin Netanyahu article icon Issue Brief U.S. leadership remains crucial to achieving a lasting and peaceful solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

By Rudy deLeon, Brian Katulis, and Matthew Duss | Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Remarks at the 13th Annual Herzliya Conference in Herzliya, Israel

Rudy deLeon, Senior Vice President for National Security and International Policy at the Center for American Progress, delivers remarks at the 13th Annual Herzliya Conference.

By Rudy deLeon | Friday, March 15, 2013

Achieving a Two-State Solution to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Barack ObamaA two-state solution is not only in the interests of Palestinians and Israelis, but is also in the interest of the United States.

By Matthew Duss | Thursday, March 14, 2013

Maintaining the Delicate Balancing Act in the Israel-Egypt Security Relationship

Gaza City explosionSecurity coordination between the two countries continues behind the scenes, but new security threats and political challenges loom ahead—which is why the United States needs to remain engaged on all fronts.

By Brian Katulis | Monday, March 11, 2013

Preparing U.S. Policy for the Next Phase of Egypt’s Transition

Egypt article icon Issue Brief To advance its interests and values in Egypt, the United States should more clearly support inclusive democratic political reform and prepare for possible policy shifts ahead.

By Brian Katulis, Ken Sofer, and Peter Juul | Friday, March 1, 2013

Timeline: Key Events in Egypt’s Political Transition

cursor icon Interactive This interactive timeline highlights the key events over the course of Egypt's political transition.

By Ken Sofer | Friday, March 1, 2013

Prime Minister Erdogan’s ‘Zionism’ Comments Isolate Him and His Country

Recep Tayyip ErdoganThe Turkish prime minister's incendiary remarks—calling Zionism a “crime against humanity”—isolate his country and act against Turkey's long-term national interest.

By Matthew Duss and Michael Werz | Thursday, February 28, 2013

A New Phase for U.S. Policy on Syria

Syria demonstrationAdditional support for the Syrian opposition and regional coordination are urgently needed.

By Rudy deLeon, Michael Werz, and Brian Katulis, with Tom Perriello, Winnie Stachelberg, Peter Juul, and Ken Sofer | Thursday, February 28, 2013

The Arab Spring and Climate Change

Arab Spring book_alt2 icon Report The consequences of climate change helped ignite a volatile mix of underlying causes that erupted into the revolutions that have shaken the Arab world over the past two years.

By Caitlin E. Werrell, Francesco Femia, and Anne-Marie Slaughter | Thursday, February 28, 2013

Climate Change, Migration, and Conflict in the Amazon and the Andes

South America book_alt2 icon Report This report examines the interactions of climate change, environmental degradation, migration, and conflict in this region.

By Max Hoffman and Ana I. Grigera | Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Sequestration Is ‘Not a Game’

Secretary of Defense Leon PanettaOutgoing Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta foresees dire national security consequences if automatic across-the-board budget cuts take effect next week.

By Rudy deLeon | Friday, February 22, 2013

Sustainable Security Project and the Post-2015 Development Agenda

The Sustainable Security and Peacebuilding Initiative is broadly engaging with many actors regarding the work of the U.N. High-Level Panel on the Post-2015 Development Agenda, and conducting targeted research and analysis to help advance progress in creating a more prosperous, connected, and resilient world.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

North Korea’s Nuclear Test Is Another Step Backward

North Korea's nuclear testNorth Korea’s nuclear-explosive test this week poses a serious threat to U.S. allies in the Asia-Pacific, and the subsequent international reaction to the test reveals the isolation of the North Korean regime.

By Rudy deLeon and Ken Sofer | Friday, February 15, 2013