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Save to My PortfolioThe Evolving Transatlantic Agenda

Friday, July 11, 2008
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Washington, DC

In the coming years, European and American leaders will face pressing global challenges such as terrorism, international trade negotiations and climate change, which will require joint action and close collaboration between American and European leaders.On July 11, the Center on the United States and Europe (CUSE) at Brookings will host Jim Murphy MP, Great Britain’s Minister for Europe, for a discussion of the role of public diplomacy in the new transatlantic agenda.

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Save to My PortfolioTo Win the "War on Terror," We Must First Win the "War of Ideas"

Hady Amr and Peter W. Singer, July 2008, Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science

To Win the Hady Amr and Peter Singer address the critical role that public diplomacy plays in improving the deteriorating image of the United States in the Muslim world. They argue that both public diplomacy and policies, including those on civil liberties, are vital to U.S. success in the war on terrorism and that the next U.S. president must designate this effort as a matter of highest national security importance. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioIraq's Long-Term Impact on Jihadist Terrorism

Daniel L. Byman and Kenneth M. Pollack, July 2008, Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science

Iraq's Long-Term Impact on Jihadist TerrorismDaniel Byman and Kenneth Pollack argue that the problems facing Iraq could have tremendous consequences for the broader "war on terror," particularly if problems return to or exceed levels seen at the height of violence in 2006. Byman and Pollack write that Salafi militants may use the country as a base for operations or attacks elsewhere in the region and that refugees from Iraq might spread terrorism, radicalize neighboring populations, and contribute to instability throughout the region. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioPakistan and Terror: The Eye of the Storm

Bruce Riedel, July 2008, Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science

Pakistan and Terror: The Eye of the StormBruce Riedel notes that Pakistan almost uniquely is both a major victim of terrorism and a major sponsor of terrorism. It has been the scene of horrific terrorist acts it has been one of the most prolific state sponsors of terror. Riedel believes there is no issue or country more critical to get right under the next U.S. president, which means developing a policy that will move Pakistan away from being a hotbed of terror. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioU.S. Foreign Policy and the Presidential Campaign

The Honorable Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.), June 26, 2008

The Brookings Institution's Opportunity and Managing Global Insecurity projects hosted Senator Chuck Hagel (R-Neb.) for a discussion of U.S. foreign policy and the 2008 presidential election. Senator Hagel examined the inventory of global challenges that the next president will inherit and the responsibilities of the presidential candidates to address these challenges.

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Save to My PortfolioU.S. Foreign Policy and the 2008 Presidential Campaign

Thursday, June 26, 2008
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Washington, DC

Sen. Chuck HagelBrookings's Opportunity 08 and Managing Global Insecurity projects hosted Senator Chuck Hagel for a discussion of U.S. foreign policy in the context of the 2008 presidential campaign. Senator Hagel examined the global challenges that the next president will inherit and the responsibilities of the presidential candidates to address these challenges. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioTerrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction

Daniel L. Byman, June 13, 2008, Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism

Daniel Byman submitted recommendations to the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism for improving the United States government’s ability to conceptualize, organize for, and counter the threat of terrorists acquiring and using WMD.  Read More

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Save to My PortfolioThe U.S.-Pakistan Strategic Relationship and Nuclear Safety/Security

Stephen P. Cohen, June 12, 2008, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs

The U.S.-Pakistan Strategic Relationship and Nuclear Safety/SecurityStephen Cohen testified before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs to highlight four major challenges Pakistan’s nuclear capabilities present to United States policy toward the country and region. He noted that both short and long term measures must be taken to stabilize Pakistan domestically in order to keep the prospect of total state failure, and the numerous problems associated with such, at bay. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioWhat Lebanon Needs Now

Hady Amr, June 04, 2008, Middle East Times

Hady Amr writes about the need for Lebanon to create a truly democratic electoral system, free from the legal restrictions that divide the government into religious sects. He believes the current feudal system of government must be eliminated in order for the country to come together as Lebanese rather than sectarian groups. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioWhat Do You Call a Terror(Jihad)ist?

Peter W. Singer and Elina Noor, June 02, 2008, The New York Times

Peter Singer and Elina Noor write that using the wrong words to describe terrorists, like those connected to Al Qaeda, is a fundamental strategic mistake. They argue that that in a war of words, "we would do well to choose the ones we use with greater care." Read More

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Save to My PortfolioWhat Statistics Don't Tell Us About Terrorism

Daniel Benjamin, May 30, 2008, Slate

Daniel Benjamin comments on the recent decline or flat line of terrorism-related deaths outside of Iraq. He writes that quantitative stats alone, and without context, can be misleading because they say little about the geopolitics of the threat or the dangers emanating from safe havens. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioThe Changing Nature of State Sponsorship of Terrorism

Daniel L. Byman, May 2008, Saban Center Analysis Paper

The current United States approach to state sponsorship of terrorism is flawed, writes Daniel Byman. He suggests that instead of simply managing a list of state sponsors, Washington needs to recognize the complexity of sponsorship, monitor states using a broad definition of what constitutes state sponsorship, and use diplomatic pressure as well as political and economic penalties when needed. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioThe Changing Nature of State Sponsorship of Terrorism

Wednesday, May 28, 2008
12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Washington, DC

The Saban Center for Middle East Policy hosted a policy luncheon on May 28, 2008, launching a Saban Center analysis paper of the same name. The paper’s author, Daniel Byman, presented a summary of the paper’s findings. Bruce Hoffman, Senior Fellow at the U.S. Military Academy and Professor at the School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University, provided comments. Bruce Riedel moderated the discussion. Read More

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Save to My PortfolioRising Oil Prices, Declining National Security

David B. Sandalow, May 22, 2008, House Committee on Foreign Affairs

Rising Oil Prices, Declining National SecurityAs gasoline prices continue to set new records, David Sandalow recently testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on the national security threats posed by rising oil prices. Drawing from his book Freedom from Oil, Sandalow emphasized the potential for plug-in electric vehicles to help solve the problem.” Read More

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Save to My PortfolioSomalia's Civil War

Vicki Huddleston, May 09, 2008, The Washington Times

Somalia's Civil WarFollowing the recent U.S. air strike targeting a Somali militant, Vicki Huddleston warns that in order for the U.S. not to lose support of the African and international community "we must consider the costs and the benefits of our actions."  Read More

In Brief

The same global advances in communication, transportation and commerce that lead to economic growth, social exchange and political integration can also be conduits for transnational security threats. Infectious disease, international crime, human trafficking, terrorism and environmental degradation, among others, challenge the international system in the twenty-first century.

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