THIS WEEK FROM CAP

	New Era for U.S.-Iraq Relations Peter Juul examines the more normal but still complex U.S. relationship with Iraq internally and in the region going forward.
	Continue Unemployment Benefits Maintaining unemployment benefits will support active job seekers and our nation’s economy, write Heather Boushey and Meghan Miller.
	It All Starts with Training John Norris, Abigail Long, Sarah Margon, and David Abramowitz explain why the United States should invest more in conflict prevention training.
	The Public's View of Immigration Americans across the political spectrum support pragmatic solutions on immigration, write Philip E. Wolgin and Angela Maria Kelley.

THE WEEK AHEAD

EDUCATION: Jeremy Ayers on education waivers, and Julie Ajinkya and Sophia Kerby on Pell Grants and students of color.

HOUSING: Sophia Kerby, Jasmin Jones, and John Griffith on the Occupy Our Homes movement and people of color.

NATIONAL SECURITY: Elizabeth Marcus and Brian Katulis on sexual violence against women during the Arab Spring.

IMMIGRATION: Leah Orlinhoff on why Mexican immigrants are staying put.

CIVIL RIGHTS, LIBERTIES, AND JUSTICE: Inimai Chettiar on the costs of incarceration.

AND MUCH MORE...

DECEMBER 16, 2011

POLICY CORNER

Economic Snapshot for December 2011
economy

Lending a Hand to the Maxed-Out Consumer
economy

The V Visa: Something We Can All Agree On
immigration

Big Ideas for Small Business
markets and regulation

The Obama Administration's Disconnect on Coal
energy and environment

Taking the Iranian Nuclear Threat Seriously
national security

cap in the news

Fear of a Black Planet: Pat Buchanan Hates Diversity
loop21

Politics of the Green Climate Fund
energy now

U.N. Reaches Climate Deal in Durban, South Africa
the takeaway