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Postscript,
Michael O'Hanlon

The Obama administration's cancellation of a missile-defense network in Europe is not a sign of misguided weakness, but rather the result of a prudent reexamination of U.S. priorities. But what will come in its place?

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Postscript,
Dimitri K. Simes

Moscow and Washington are calling their recent summit a success. But to move beyond cosmetic agreements, the United States will have to think of Russia as a strategic partner and not just a negotiating one.

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Review Essay, May/June 2009
Zbigniew Brzezinski

Richard Haass’ perceptive insider’s account of the policymaking leading up to both Iraq wars -- one a "war of choice," the other a "war of necessity" -- holds key lessons for future U.S. leadership in the Middle East and beyond.

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Postscript,
Daniel Byman

Targeted killings of enemy leaders have high costs, high risks, and limited benefits -- but are still a sensible way to combat al Qaeda and the Taliban in Pakistan.

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Snapshot,
F. Gregory Gause III

In the Middle East, old-fashioned balance-of-power politics are back. To successfully play the game, the United States should pay close attention to the Arab-Israeli peace process, while keeping Iran off balance.

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Essay, Sep/Oct 2008
Robert Kagan

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

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Essay, Sep/Oct 2008
Yoichi Funabashi

The Bush legacy in Asia is positive and the next admistration can continue this trend by continuing multilateral engagement with Japan and China.

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Response, Sep/Oct 2008
Stephen R. Graubard
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Essay, Jul/Aug 2008
Condoleezza Rice

The Secretary of State reflects on the lessons of the past eight years.

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Essay, Jul/Aug 2008
Robert A. Pastor

It's time to integrate further with Canada and Mexico, not separate from them.

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