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The Taliban’s Battle Plan

The Taliban, emboldened after recent victories, expect the United States to withdraw from Afghanistan by 2020 and hope to wait out peace negotiation efforts until then. Yet this strategy is unlikely to succeed.

Michael Semple

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Security Nov 28, 2018 Snapshot

The Taliban’s Battle Plan

The Taliban, emboldened after recent victories, expect the United States to withdraw from Afghanistan by 2020 and hope to wait out peace negotiation efforts until then...

Michael Semple

Security Nov 14, 2018 Snapshot

There’s a Right Way to End Syria’s War

Earlier this month, Geir Pedersen, Norway’s ambassador to China and a former permanent representative to the United Nations, was appointed special envoy on the Syria...

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Security Oct 30, 2018 Snapshot

The Real Terrorist Threat in America

The most glaring terrorist threat facing the United States today is primarily domestic in nature.

Peter Bergen and David Sterman

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Security Oct 19, 2018 Snapshot

Can the Pentagon Win the AI Arms Race?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is the new frontier of military competition, and with China and Russia making headway in the field, the Pentagon is starting to rush, some...

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Security Oct 17, 2018 Snapshot

Is Going It Alone the Best Way Forward for Europe?

With U.S. untethering a continuing trend, a Europe whole, free, and at peace means a Europe able to fend for itself on the world stage

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Security November/December 2018 Essay

Confronting Iran

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