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Defense Department PAS Positions

ian — Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

This is the current list of Presidential appointments in the Department of Defense which require Senate confirmation. In the event that no one has been nominated, the individual "performing the duties of" or Acting is listed.

Islam, Islamism, and Politics in Eurasia Report (IIPER) - No. 56, 7 May 2012

smarshall — Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

RUSSIA

Islam, Islamism, and Politics in Eurasia Report (IIPER) - No. 55, 16 April 2012

smarshall — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Jihadist and Islamist Trends in Eurasia in 2011, Parts I and II

Projecting Force Ashore: Gaining and Maintaining Operational Access

ian — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Last month, the U.S. Army and Marine Corps released the “Gaining and Maintaining Access” concept (GMAC). GMAC is a comprehensive discussion of the Army-Marine role in cracking future Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) challenges. GMAC—like AirSea Battle (ASB)—is subordinate to the recently released Joint Operational Access Concept (JOAC).

Islam, Islamism, and Politics in Eurasia Report (IIPER) - No. 54, 31 March 2012

sweil — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

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Russia

Islam, Islamism, and Politics in Eurasia Report (IIPER) - No. 53, 12 March 2012

azikibayeva — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

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Russia

Tit for Tat: Dealing with Iran

sherry — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

A few weeks ago, I wrote “With Republican candidates debating and issuing policy statements, one might be led to believe there is currently no foreign policy concern more threatening to the United States than a nuclear Iran. With the exception of Ron Paul, the candidates seem to indicate that our military should be poised to attack Iran.”

Islam, Islamism, and Politics in Eurasia Report (IIPER) - No. 52, 17 February 2012

azikibayeva — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

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Russia

Islam, Islamism, and Politics in Eurasia Report (IIPER) - No. 51, 8 February 2012

azikibayeva — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

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Russia

Islam, Islamism, and Politics in Eurasia Report (IIPER) - No. 50, 25 January 2012

azikibayeva — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

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2011 Annual Report

ian — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

CSIS presents its 2011 annual report. Look inside to find a highlight of the Center’s impact from 2011 and a look forward at what we are doing in 2012.

CSIS in Numbers

ian — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Islam, Islamism, and Politics in Eurasia Report (IIPER) - No. 49, 30 December 2011

azikibayeva — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

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Russia

Islam, Islamism, and Politics in Eurasia Report (IIPER) - No 48, 12 December 2011

azikibayeva — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

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Russia

Women in Senate Confirmed Department of Defense PAS Positions Since 1947

ian — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

This is an up to date list of female Presidential appointments in the Department of Defense which require Senate confirmation from 1947-November 2011.

Reauthorization of OPIC

sherry — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

As Congress continues to struggle to pass appropriations bills for fiscal year 2012, it has an opportunity to strengthen the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) by passing a permanent or long-term authorization of the agency. Prior to 2007, OPIC was reauthorized on a five-year basis. Since then it has struggled under yearly reauthorizations.

Islam, Islamism, and Politics in Eurasia Report (IIPER) - No. 47, 21 November 2011

azikibayeva — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

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Zbigniew Brzezinski Receives Jury du Prix Tocqueville Prize

ian — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Below is a speech by Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski delivered Friday, October 14, 2011 in Normandy, France upon receipt of the de Tocqueville Prize prize bestowed upon him by M. Valéry Giscard d’Estaing, President of du Jury du Prix Tocqueville.

Islam, Islamism and Politics in Eurasia Report (IIPER) - No. 45, 10 October 2011

jdunton — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

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Russia

Karzai’s Visit to India: Upping the Ante in South Asia?

ian — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0400

President Hamid Karzai visited India this week and signed a wide-ranging strategic partnership agreement with India. His visit comes shortly after the assassination of prominent Afghan leader Burhanuddin Rabbani who was the head of the Afghan High Peace Council.

Strategic Defense Reviews

jdunton — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

On August 3 and 4, 2011, the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) hosted approximately 65 participants at a conference and workshop to consider how to best guide partner states through the strategic defense review (SDR) process.

Our Common Geopolitical Challenge

ian — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Below are remarks delivered by Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski at the plenary session of the Global Policy Forum in the presence of Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and Turkish President Abdulla Gul. The Forum, presided over by President Medvedev, is held annually in Varoslavl, Russia and is attended by international and domestic opinion leaders.

The United States and South Africa Have no Choice but to Re-Order their HIV/AIDS Relationship. But How can it be Done?

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0400

The story of US engagement in South Africa to battle HIV/AIDS over the past decade is one of strategic choice, sustained commitment, and significant human impact, matched by recent strong action by the South African government to assert its leadership in reversing the course of its AIDS epidemic.

Islam, Islamism and Politics in Eurasia Report (IIPER) - No. 44, 12 August 2011

azikibayeva — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0400

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Russia

Caucasus Emirate Patches Up Split with Chechen Amirs
CE-affiliated Website Reports Number of Jihadi Attacks and Resulting Casualties from January through June 2011

Islam, Islamism and Politics in Eurasia Report (IIPER) - No. 43, 21 July 2011

azikibayeva — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -0400

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Russia

Islam, Islamism and Politics in Eurasia Report (IIPER) - No. 42, 22 June 2011

azikibayeva — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

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Russia

“NOPEC” Legislation and U.S. Energy Security

ian — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400

Following the recent spike in gasoline prices, the No Oil Producing Exporting Cartels (“NOPEC”) Act has once again gained popularity. The act seeks to hold OPEC member states liable for violations of U.S. antitrust legislation for what are seen as anticompetitive attempts to limit the world’s supply of petroleum.

Islam, Islamism and Politics in Eurasia Report (IIPER) - No. 41, 27 May 2011

azikibayeva — Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

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Islam, Islamism and Politics in Eurasia Report (IIPER) - No. 40, 15 May 2011

azikibayeva — Sun, 15 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400

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Islam, Islamism, and Politics in Eurasia Report (IIPER) - No. 39, 30 April 2011

azikibayeva — Sat, 30 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

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Russia

Islam, Islamism, and Politics in Eurasia Report (IIPER) - No. 38, 15 April 2011

azikibayeva — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400

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Russia

Islam, Islamism, and Politics in Eurasia Report (IIPER) - No. 37, 30 March 2011

azikibayeva — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400

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Russia

Two More Video Statements by CE Amir Dokku ‘Abu Usman’ Umarov
Jihadi Stirrings in the ‘Idel-Ural Vilaiyat’?
Terrorism Close Calls, Scares, Alerts, and Alerts – March 2011

Central Asia by Yelena Altman (unless otherwise indicated)

Islam, Islamism, and Politics in Eurasia Report (IIPER) - No. 36, 11 March 2011

azikibayeva — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0500

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Russia

Islam, Islamism, and Politics in Eurasia Report (IIPER) - No. 35, 18 February 2011

azikibayeva — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500

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Russia

Domodedovo Airport Suicide Bombing Update
Two More Suicide Bombings
Leading Dagestan Amir Killed
Human Rights Organization’s Figures for Jihad-related Violence and Casualties in 2010

Central Asia by Yelena Altman (unless otherwise indicated)

Islam, Islamism, and Politics in Eurasia Report (IIPER) - No. 34, 7 February 2011

azikibayeva — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500

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Islam, Islamism, and Politics in Eurasia Report (IIPER) - No. 33, 26 January 2011

azikibayeva — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

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Russia

Trends in Jihadist Violence in Russia During 2010 in Statistics
Domodedovo Airport Suicide Bombing

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan’s Ban on Hijab

Central Asia

Islam, Islamism, and Politics in Eurasia Report (IIPER) - No 32, 13 January 2011

azikibayeva — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

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Russia

2010 CSIS Annual Report

ian — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500

CSIS presents its 2010 annual report. Look inside to find a highlight of the Center’s impact from 2010 and a review of some of what we are doing in 2011.

Islam, Islamism, and Politics in Eurasia Report (IIPER) - No. 31, 17 December 2010

azikibayeva — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500

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Russia

Iran's New Minister of Foreign Affairs

mentman — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500

The firing of Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran should not be much of a surprise. There were indications of policy differences between the foreign minister and the president.

Islam, Islamism, and Politics in Eurasia Report (IIPER) - No. 30, 30 November 2010

azikibayeva — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500

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Russia

U.S. Policy toward Iran

sherry — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Economic difficulties in Iran have been increasing, partially due to Western sanctions but mostly due to economic mismanagement and corruption by the regime. Iranian policymakers will soon need to rescind and remove subsidies on products as varied as gasoline, bread, sugar, and electricity.

Islam, Islamism, and Politics in Eurasia Report (IIPER) - No. 29, 15 November 2010

azikibayeva — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500

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• Summary of Jihadi Terrorist Activity in October 2010 and January Through October 2010

Announcements:
• New American Foreign Policy Council World Almanac of Islamism

Islam, Islamism, and Politics in Eurasia Report (IIPER) - No. 28, 30 October 2010

azikibayeva — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

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• Political Maneuvering Around CE Schism Continues
• Announcement

Obama in Asia: Trade and Economic Priorities

mentman — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

President Barack Obama’s upcoming trip to India, Indonesia, South Korea, and Japan follows similar whirlwind Asia trips by Secretary of the Treasury Timothy Geithner and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Islam, Islamism, and Politics in Eurasia Report (IIPER) - No. 27, 20 October 2010

azikibayeva — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

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• CE Terrorism Statistics for September and for January Through September, 2010
• Announcement

Islam, Islamism, and Politics in Eurasia Report (IIPER) - No. 26, 10 October 2010

azikibayeva — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400

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• CE Amir Umarov Accuses Muhannad in the Nokchico Schism
• Syrian Global Jihadi Sheikh Abu Basyr At-Tartusi Backs Umarov

Islam, Islamism, and Politics in Eurasia Report (IIPER) - No. 25, 29 September 2010

azikibayeva — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

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• Umarov Officially Releases the Dissenting Chechen Amirs from Their Commands
• CE Terrorism Statistics for August and January Through August, 2010

Islam, Islamism, and Politics in Eurasia Report (IIPER) - No. 24, 22 September 2010

azikibayeva — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

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Russia:
• CE Amir Umarov Issues Another Video Statement on the CE Split
• Riyadus Salikhin Martyrs’ Brigade Promises Attacks Across Russia

Islam, Islamism, and Politics in Eurasia Report (IIPER) - No. 23, 13 September 2010

azikibayeva — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400

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• Summary of CE Terrorist Activity in July 2010 and January Through July 2010
• Video and Text of Chechen Suicide Bomber’s Last Testament Published