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The Era of Nation Cultivation

Nikolas K. Gvosdev | May 25, 2012

The concept of nation building has brought nothing but trouble. It's time for a paradigm shift.

General McChrystal and Academic Freedom

Paul R. Pillar | May 24, 2012

How to foster free, unbiased discourse in the classroom and beyond.

The Future of Middle Eastern Christians

Yoel Guzansky
Benedetta Berti
 | May 15, 2012

The Arab Spring and the rise of Islamist parties present both opportunities and threats to the region's religious minorities.

Unraveling the Kurdish Conundrum

Morton Abramowitz
Jessica Sims
 | Apr 20, 2012

The U.S. must understand the complex dynamics of the issue before it can begin to formulate a policy on the Kurds.

The Price on Saddam's Head

Robert W. Merry | Apr 9, 2012

Ousting the Iraqi dictator was undeniably good. But the cost to America, Iraq and the world was far too steep.

More Signs of Trouble in Iraq

Ted Galen Carpenter | Apr 3, 2012

A corrupt, divided, hostile Baghdad is not much of a reward for nearly a trillion U.S. tax dollars and 4,400 dead American soldiers.

The Arab Spring in American Thought and Strategy

Paul R. Pillar | Apr 1, 2012

In the Middle East, Washington must look beyond the ostensibly pressing situations of the moment.

Mayhem and Marigolds

The Editors | Mar 29, 2012

Maliki's Dangerous Tightrope Act

Kenneth M. Pollack | Mar 23, 2012

As the Arab League comes to Baghdad, Maliki attempts to strike a difficult balance between regional power players.

The Three Amigos and the Misuse of History

Paul R. Pillar | Mar 19, 2012

The misguided bellicosity of senators Graham, Lieberman and McCain.

The Real Tragedy of Afghanistan

Robert W. Merry | Mar 19, 2012

We may never know what caused a soldier to go on a killing spree. But the incident should prompt us to ask what it's like to be sent over and over again into missions without a clear definition and no end in sight. 

Time Is Running Out for Iraq

Irena L. Sargsyan | Mar 15, 2012

The grievances of Iraq's people run deep. An Arab Spring-style rebellion could prove Maliki's undoing.

The Heroes of COIN

Joshua Rovner | Mar 12, 2012

State building is a nasty business. Those who think it's all about winning hearts and minds overlook the messy truth.

Massacre in Panjwai

Paul R. Pillar | Mar 11, 2012

Sunday's shooting is the latest in a series of incidents that have made the Western military presence progressively less welcome in Afghanistan. Washington must press ahead with military disengagement.

Iranian Dissidents Languish in Iraq

Raymond Tanter | Mar 8, 2012

Washington has implicitly accepted its responsibility to protect MeK members imprisoned in Iraq. What does this mean for the delisting controversy?

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