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2012 Global Forecast

ian — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Capacity and Resolve

jdunton — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The last decade has seen the United States involved in two wars, an ongoing worldwide struggle against terrorism, and more recently a severe economic recession. This period has exposed two great structural challenges facing the United States. First, in a globalized world, vectors of prosperity quickly become vectors of insecurity. And second, the center of gravity in world affairs is shifting to Asia.

Introduction

ian — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Perceptions matter. When Washington acts—whether to bolster an ally, eliminate a safe haven, or
remove a terrorist leader or dictator—the stakes are high. The fruits of success or pains of failure
are not limited to a single policy objective. With the United States, there is always a demonstration

Global Forecast 2011

jdunton — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

International Security In A Time of Uncertainty

ian — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

We have witnessed a number of significant challenges to international security in recent years. Some crises have arisen so quickly and with so little warning that national security professionals have had difficulty responding in ways that maintain strategic balance. Other challenges have emerged so slowly and over such a vast scale that near-term options appear limited.

Global Forecast

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500

This volume of essays showcases CSIS's collective wisdom on the most important security issues facing America in 2008—the major political, military, and economic challenges likely to have strategic implications for the nation. Some of these challenges depend on political developments in other countries, while others hinge on U.S. actions.

A Smarter, More Secure America

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0500

America's image and influence are in decline around the world. To maintain a leading role in global affairs, the United States must move from eliciting fear and anger to inspiring optimism and hope.

A Perilous Course

Fri, 24 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0400

For American assistance to be effective in a large-aid-recipient state such as Pakistan, it must go beyond transactional, quid pro quo deals and address the country’s main drivers of conflict, instability and extremism. Despite more than $10 billion in U.S.

When $10 Billion Is Not Enough

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0500

In the five years since Pakistani president General Pervez Musharraf announced his intention to cut ties with the Taliban and join the war on terrorism, U.S.

Measuring Progress in Stabilization and Reconstruction

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0400

The U.S. government is currently facing enormous challenges in stabilizing nations emerging from conflict. After more than a decade of experience in Somalia, Haiti, Bosnia, and Kosovo, reconstruction and …