Jumat, 18 Februari 2011

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Is Bahrain's Regime Next to Fall?

Posted: 18 Feb 2011 12:19 PM PST

Bahrain's security forces are loyal to the Sunni regime, which means the unrest isn't likely to lead to collapse, says expert F. Gregory Gause III. Still, the protests pose a dilemma for the United States, which has chided the government but views Bahrain as an ally.

After New START: Challenges and Opportunities for 21st Century Arms Control

Posted: 18 Feb 2011 08:12 AM PST

Jonathan Pearl says that with the New START treaty entering into force, next steps must begin now for the U.S. to achieve further bilateral nuclear reductions with Russia.

In Venezuela, A Hunger Strike Goes Unnoticed

Posted: 18 Feb 2011 07:57 AM PST

Joel D. Hirst discusses the hunger strike by nine Venezuelan students and their demand for action by the Organization of American States (OAS) on the state of democracy in Venezuela.

After New START: Challenges and Opportunities for 21st Century Arms Control

Posted: 18 Feb 2011 07:47 AM PST

Jonathan Pearl says that with the New START treaty entering into force, next steps must begin now for the U.S. to achieve further bilateral nuclear reductions with Russia.

Strengthening Fragile Partnerships: An Agenda for U.S.-Central Asia Relations

Posted: 18 Feb 2011 06:54 AM PST

Evan A. Feigenbaum authors a report from the Central Asia Study Group and the Project 2049 Institute that calls on American and Central Asian leaders to rise to the challenges and opportunities in the region. The report proposes an action agenda on economics, energy, governance, security, social development, and regional cooperation, and places particular emphasis on the importance of reconnecting Central Asian countries to the global economy.

The World Next Week: February 17, 2011

Posted: 17 Feb 2011 03:02 PM PST

A preview of world events in the coming week from CFR.org.

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Indonesia's Lessons for Egypt

Posted: 17 Feb 2011 01:22 PM PST

Egypt's post-Mubarak transition parallels Indonesia's post-Suharto, argues CFR's Karen Brooks. Indonesia's example indicates the Muslim Brotherhood should be incorporated into Egyptian politics rather than marginalized, she says.

The U.S. Must Empower the Green Movement

Posted: 17 Feb 2011 01:04 PM PST

Ray Takeyh says that the most effective means of disarming the Islamic Republic is to invest in the Green Movement in Iran.

Why Was Logan There? Because It Is Her Job

Posted: 17 Feb 2011 07:11 AM PST

Gayle Tzemach Lemmon discusses responses to the attack on news reporter Lara Logan in Egypt.

The Gulf War: Twenty Years Later (Audio)

Posted: 15 Feb 2011 03:00 PM PST

For historical context, speakers above are listed with their titles at the time of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

Twenty years after Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, a panel of former administration officials discuss both their roles in and lessons learned from the Gulf War.

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The Gulf War: Twenty Years Later (Video) - Full-Length

Posted: 15 Feb 2011 03:00 PM PST

For historical context, speakers above are listed with their titles at the time of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

Twenty years after Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, a panel of former administration officials discuss both their roles in and lessons learned from the Gulf War.

This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now