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Turkey's Syria Imperative

Leon Hadar | Feb 8, 2012

Ankara wants to prove it is a regional leader. It should start by helping find a solution for Syria.

Afghanistan and the Guantanamo Roach Motel

Paul R. Pillar | Feb 7, 2012

Six dangerous misconceptions about the Taliban and the war in Afghanistan that may be preventing peace.

The Right Direction on Afghanistan

Paul R. Pillar | Feb 2, 2012

Redefining objectives in Afghanistan is not enough. Policy makers must reconsider what U.S. interests are at stake there.

Unanswered Questions on Afghanistan

Christopher A. Preble | Feb 2, 2012

Though vague, the Afghanistan-withdrawal announcement is good news—and a brilliant political move.

Devotion to Duty

Paul R. Pillar | Jan 23, 2012

The nation relies on public servants executing their duties instead of their preferences. David Petraeus is a prime example.

The Campaign Damage Continues

Paul R. Pillar | Jan 22, 2012

As the primary drags on, the candidates' heated rhetoric on China and Iran continues to do lasting damage.

The End of the U.S-Turkey Alliance?

Ted Galen Carpenter | Jan 20, 2012

Rick Perry's exaggerations aside, the U.S. must take a long, hard look at its once-erstwhile allies in Ankara.

Playing to Our Strengths—and Why COIN Doesn’t

Christopher A. Preble | Jan 19, 2012

America doesn't do nation building well. It's time for a new game plan.

Genocide-Denial Bill Rocks Turkish-French Relations

Benny Morris | Jan 11, 2012

A French bill prohibiting denial of the Armenian genocide has Turkey rethinking its "zero problems with neighbors" foreign policy.

The Campaign and Feckless Foreign Policy Debate

Paul R. Pillar | Jan 10, 2012

The GOP hopefuls' peurile foreign-policy rhetoric is more than just sordid. It's downright dangerous. 

An Elusive Enemy

John R. Schmidt | Jan 6, 2012

Betting against the Taliban is a bad idea. U.S. strategists need a dose of reality on Afghanistan.

The Taliban Get an Address

Paul R. Pillar | Jan 4, 2012

No one is going to win in Afghanistan. In the name of stability, bargains must be struck—many of which will involve the Taliban.

Ten Illusions Shattered in 2011

Doug Bandow | Jan 4, 2012

2011 was a tough taskmaster for the pretensions that permeate international affairs. At least ten were knocked asunder.

Rethinking the Pakistan Plan

Amitai Etzioni | Jan 4, 2012

U.S.-Pakistani relations are in crisis. Strategic fear of India prevents Pakistan from bending to U.S. demands. Easing India-Pakistan tensions could change the dynamics of the U.S.-Pakistan alliance.

The Visible and Invisible Effects of War

Paul R. Pillar | Jan 3, 2012

Anything close to a full balance sheet on the most recent wars will be a long time in coming.

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