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Deeper into Terrorism

Reports that Mossad is working with an Iranian terrorist group raise larger questions about Israel and American interests.

Regime Change, Humanitarianism and Syria

Muddied thinking on Syria is leading the United States toward dangerous conclusions.

Unanswered Questions on Afghanistan

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

Embracing Threatlessness

War on a massive scale is increasingly unlikely. Washington should stop spending as if it were around the corner.

Terror Tipsters

Why the Department of Homeland Security may be the only one benefitting from "If You See Something, Say Something" campaigns.

Playing to Our Strengths—and Why COIN Doesn’t

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

Assassination in Iran

Another Iranian scientist is dead. The cycle of mutually reinforcing hostility rages on.

New Year Brings Good News on Terrorism: Experts Wrong Again

Top foreign-policy experts are wrong yet again. They should be held accountable for flawed, flip, foolish or fatuous predictions.

Hamas Presents an Opportunity

If Israel and the U.S. are truly interested in Israeli-Palestinian peace, they must seize this moment.

The Flawed Consensus on Afghanistan

How hawks are preparing Americans for the potential of a prolonged guerilla war in Afghanistan.

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February 12, 2012