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Dear Educator,

Seizing the excitement of this historic campaign year, Foreign Affairs invited contributions from all the key presidential candidates as an opportunity for them to outline their visions for U.S. foreign policy. Now, in the September/October issue, we've asked some leading experts to prescribe advice for the next president. From Iraq and global warming to rising oil prices and world economy, the issues addressed by Richard Holbrooke and Robert Kagan make up a daunting agenda for number 44. Also — don't miss a special contribution from Henry Paulson on China and expert analysis on military policy strategy in Iraq.

Also in this edition:

• Inside the September/October issue
• Faculty Spotlight — Denis J. Sullivan, Northeastern University

Please check out the available audio versions of three articles as well as a podcast of Gideon Rose discussing the issue.

Best,
James F. Hoge, Jr.
Editor

P.S. Don't miss the special conference call hosted by Managing Editor Gideon Rose on October 16 as a follow-up to the televised presidential debate.

For more information on how your classes can participate in this series sponsored by the Council on Foreign Relations, visit http://www.cfr.org/educators/events.html.

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Inside the September/October issue

The Next President

By Richard Holbrooke (Sep/Oct 2008)

The next U.S. president will inherit a more difficult set of international challenges than any predecessor since World War II.

The September 12 Paradigm

By Robert Kagan (Sep/Oct 2008)

The next administration must learn from Bush's mistakes, but should not shy away from using U.S. power to promote American values.

A Strategic Economic Engagement

By Henry M. Paulson Jr. (Sep/Oct 2008)

The prosperity of the United States and China depends on helping China further integrate into the global economic system.

How to Leave a Stable Iraq

By Stephen Biddle, Michael E. O'Hanlon, and Kenneth M. Pollack (Sep/Oct 2008)

The situation in Iraq is improving. With the right strategy, the United States will eventually be able to draw down troops without sacrificing stability.

Faculty Spotlight — Denis J. Sullivan

Denis J. Sullivan is a Professor of Political Science at Northeastern University, where he also is Director of the International Affairs Program and Director of the Middle East Center for Peace, Culture, and Development. In 1998, Dr. Sullivan established the "Dialogue of Civilizations Program" a faculty-led academic program of 5-7 week studies abroad in more than 30 countries including Israel/Palestine, China, South Africa, and more.

Foreign Affairs Events Open to the Public

NYU's Center for Global Affairs:
In Print Series with James F. Hoge, Jr.

This NYU series, co-sponsored by Foreign Affairs, features conversations between Foreign Affairs editors and leading journalists, authors, and filmmakers. On October 14, Managing Editor Gideon Rose will interview Ahmed Rashid, an author and journalist based in Lahore, Pakistan. The event is titled "Descent into Chaos: The United States and the Failure of Nation Building in Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Central Asia."

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Updates on classic Foreign Affairs articles

China and the Collapse of Doha
In the past, China played a secondary role in international trade negotiations. Now, it is actively challenging the fundamental rules of the global trading system.
Full text of original essay (July/August 2008)

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