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On Projections
Yesterday über-officemate Commander Herb Carmen sent us this Robert Samuelson column from yesterday’s Washington Post, which I had until that point missed. Samuelson provides ...
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The narrative that wasn't there
Pakistani 1: "Western countries are trying to destroy Islam. They fear us more than the Chinese. We are the only people who have a system that challenges theirs. They know the...
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Rolling Stone
No, I have not read the Rolling Stone article on Gen. McChrystal. Yes, I was interviewed for it, but I don't think I said anything of consequence. The reporter was Michael Has...
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Firing McChrystal: Weighing the Risks
I have been struck by the degree to which a lot of smart friends are in disagreement about what should be done about l'Affair Rolling Stan. In some ways, the argument about wh...
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National Security Human Capital
CNAS Fourth Annual Conference: Shaping the Agenda- Strategy in the Age of ObamaA distinguished panel moderated by Ambassador Nicholas Burns that featured the State Department’s Director of Policy Planning Anne-Marie Slaughter, The New York Times’ David S...
By Anne-Marie Slaughter & Patrick M. Cronin
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Trinquier vs. Saadi, 1970
My post mourning the death of Marcel Bigeard attracted some lively commentary, so I am going to up the Algeria ante by linking to this fascinating 1970 debate between Roger Tr...
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National Security Human Capital
CNAS 4th Annual Conference Video: Shaping the Agenda- Introduction and Opening RemarksThe Honorable Dr. Richard Danzig, chairman of the CNAS Board of Directors, and The Honorable Dr. Leo Mackay, CNAS Board of Directors member, delivered opening and introductory...
By Leo S. Mackay & Richard Danzig
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National Security Human Capital
CNAS Fourth Annual Conference: Shaping the Agenda- Future of the ForceTom Ricks moderates a panel that examines how the U.S. military will evolve in light of current needs and future constraints. The panel included noted experts such as SOCOM co...
By Thomas E. Ricks
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CNAS Fourth Annual Conference: Shaping the Agenda- Beyond Afghanistan
Former ISAF commander LTG David Barno, USA (Ret.) moderated a the second panel of the CNAS fourth annual conference. The panel was designed to brief the President on the state...
By David W. Barno & USA (Ret.)
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National Security Human Capital
CNAS Fourth Annual Conference- Keynote Address by Undersecretary Michele FlournoyUnder Secretary of Defense for Policy Michele Flournoy delivered the keynote address at the CNAS 4th annual conference "Shaping the Agenda: American National Security in the 2...
By Michèle Flournoy
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National Security Human Capital
CNAS Fourth Annual Conference: Shaping the Agenda- Bacevich Fellowship AwardCNAS President John Nagl presents Brian Burton as the fourth Bacevich Fellow, a fellowship created in the memory of 1st Lieutenant Andrew Bacevich, son of Boston University Pr...
By John A. Nagl
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National Security Human Capital
CNAS Fourth Annual Conference: Shaping the Agenda- Strategy in the Age of ObamaA distinguished panel moderated by Ambassador Nicholas Burns that featured the State Department’s Director of Policy Planning Anne-Marie Slaughter, The New York Times’ David S...
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CNAS Fourth Annual Conference: Shaping the Agenda- Bacevich Fellowship Award
CNAS President John Nagl presents Brian Burton as the fourth Bacevich Fellow, a fellowship created in the memory of 1st Lieutenant Andrew Bacevich, son of Boston University Pr...
By Programs
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CNAS Fourth Annual Conference: Shaping the Agenda- Beyond Afghanistan
Former ISAF commander LTG David Barno, USA (Ret.) moderated a the second panel of the CNAS fourth annual conference. The panel was designed to brief the President on the state...
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National Security Human Capital
CNAS Fourth Annual Conference: Shaping the Agenda- Future of the ForceTom Ricks moderates a panel that examines how the U.S. military will evolve in light of current needs and future constraints. The panel included noted experts such as SOCOM co...
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CNAS Fourth Annual Conference: Shaping the Agenda- Introduction and Opening Remarks
CNAS Chairman of the Board Richard Danzig and Board member Leo Mackay open the CNAS fourth annual conference with brief remarks on the organization’s history and current work....
By Richard Danzig
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This Weekend’s News: Minerals in Afghanistan & Two Approaches to Considering Natural Security
Much has been said of last week’s big minerals-in-Afghanistan news. Most critiques of the timing of the news and of the many difficulties in producing these potential reserves...
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National Security Human Capital
Are Private Security Contractors Performing Inherently Governmental Functions?CNAS President Dr. John Nagl testified before the federal Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan on the proper role and oversight of security contractors su...
By John A. Nagl
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Increases in Food Prices Could Affect U.S. National Security Interests Abroad
“Agriculture has experienced a number of severe shocks in recent years with record high oil prices, commodity price spikes, food security fears and resultant trade restriction...
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Afghanistan: Graveyard of Assumptions? (Updated)
These past few weeks have brought a fresh torrent of bad news from Afghanistan: a governor in a key district assassinated, U.S. and allied operations in flux, Afghan leadershi...