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Soon we will know if John McCain or Barack Obama will lead U.S. policy on today's domestic and foreign issues. In the September/October 2008 issue of Foreign Affairs, Richard Holbrooke and Robert Kagan made recommendations on how the president elect should face his daunting agenda. In the November/December 2008 issue, we continue to address the most challenging issues emerging in foreign policy. A variety of authors tackle policy toward Russia, diplomacy with Pakistan, and the future of the U.S. nuclear arsenal.

For the next president and for all of us affected by his policies, Foreign Affairs should be at the top of the pile of must-reads.

Also in this edition:

• Inside ForeignAffairs.org
• Faculty Spotlight — David H. Schanzer, Duke University and University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

I hope you will join me in congratulating Paul Krugman, the 2008 winner of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. A frequent author for Foreign Affairs, his 1994 piece Competitiveness: A Dangerous Obsession and 1999 piece The Return of Depression Economics have particular relevancy to the current financial crisis.

Best,
James F. Hoge, Jr.
Editor

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Inside ForeignAffairs.org

Renewing American Leadership

By Barack Obama (Jul/Aug 2007)

"The American moment is not over, but it must be seized anew. America cannot meet this century's challenges alone; the world cannot meet them without America."

An Enduring Peace Built on Freedom

By John McCain (Nov/Dec 2007)

"America needs a president who can revitalize the country's purpose and standing in the world and defeat terrorist adversaries who threaten liberty at home and abroad."

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.

What Has Moscow Done?

By Stephen Sestanovich (Nov/Dec 2008)

The next president will have to reassess the U.S.-Russian relationship and find the right balance between pushing back and cooperating.

From Great Game to Grand Bargain

By Barnett R. Rubin and Ahmed Rashid (Nov/Dec 2008)

The crisis in Afghanistan and Pakistan are beyond the point where more troops will help. U.S. strategy must be to seek compromise with insurgents while addressing regional rivalries and insecurities.

The Logic of Zero

By Ivo Daalder and Jan Lodal (Nov/Dec 2008)

Washington must lead the way to a world without nuclear weapons, say Obama advisors. The first step will be dramatically limiting the U.S. nuclear arsenal's declared size and purpose.

Faculty Spotlight — David H. Schanzer

David H. Schanzer is Visiting Associate Professor of the Practice at Duke University, Adjunct Professor of Public Policy at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, and Director of the Triangle Center on Terrorism and Homeland Security, a research consortium between Duke, UNC Chapel Hill, and RTI International.

Schanzer says, "Foreign Affairs articles are scholarly, but also written in a clear understandable style that makes them accessible and meaningful for my students." In classes like "Counterterrorism Law & Policy" and "9/11 and its Aftermath," Schanzer frequently uses Foreign Affairs articles including "The Myth of Grass-Roots Terrorism" by Bruce Hoffman (May/Jun 2008), "Can Democracy Stop Terrorism?" (Sep/Oct 2005) by F. Gregory Gause III, 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 November 18, James F. Hoge, Jr. will interview Philip Gourevitch and Jacob Weisberg. The event is titled "Challenges for the Next Administration."

Foreign Affairs Books frame current debates over crucial issues in world politics. Our books present a wide range of perspectives created solely with professors and students in mind. Our best-selling The Clash of Civilizations? — The Debate remains a centerpiece in the international relations curriculum. Our latest book Understanding the War on Terror undertakes a comprehensive examination of the nation's critical security challenge.

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Foreign Affairs: Background on the News

Updates on classic Foreign Affairs articles

Pirates of the Arabian
On September 25, a band of pirates hijacked a Ukrainian vessel laden with arms off the coast of Somalia. As the U.S. Navy surrounded the ship and Russian warships steamed south, the pirates demanded a ransom of $20 million to release the treasure on board: dozens of Soviet T-72 tanks, grenade launchers, and anti-aircraft guns. Attacks on commercial vessels have become commonplace along Somalia's lawless coast, but the seizure of the MV Faina upped the ante; both Washington and Moscow worry that the pirates could sell weapons to Islamic militants and further destabilize an already failed state.

• Full text of "Terrorism Goes To Sea" by Gal Luft and Anne Korin (Nov/Dec 2004)
• Full text of "Lost at Sea" by Charles N. Dragonette (Mar/Apr 2005)
• Full text of "Blowing the Horn" by John Prendergast and Colin Thomas-Jensen (Mar/Apr 2007)

CFR.org Launches Web's Most Authoritative, Interactive Guide on the Climate Crisis

Explore the known effects of the changing climate, the diplomatic dilemmas, the relevant technologies and policy options, and the diverse perspectives on the problem.

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