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Save to My PortfolioThe Pentagon and Autism

Karen Driscoll and Michael E. O'Hanlon, July 02, 2008, The Washington Times

Karen Driscoll and Michael O'Hanlon note that Americans are increasingly aware of autism and its effects. Unfortunately, they write, there is still little that is done for most children with the disorder. They argue that the Defense Department has an opportunity to set a precedent and help military families in need by providing funding for treatment and creating a model for other insurers and health plans to follow. Read More

Health Care, Children & Families, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Military

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe State of Iraq: An Update

Jason H. Campbell and Michael E. O'Hanlon, June 22, 2008, New York Times

Michael O'Hanlon and Jason Campbell write that Iraq remains a violent country plagued by many problems, but they also see continuing signs of progress. Of major note, they believe, is Iraq's government control of almost the entire country and the Iraqi security forces performing better than expected in several key battles. Read More

Iraq, Middle East, Islamic World, U.S. Military, U.S. Department of Defense

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Save to My PortfolioExaggerating America's Decline

Michael Fullilove, June 18, 2008, International Herald Tribune

Despite claims that the United States is on the decline as a superpower, Michael Fullilove writes that the idea of America continues to fascinate the world. He notes that in all areas the U.S. is still the global leader, and perhaps most importantly, "America is powerful because it is smart". Read More

International Relations, Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, Global Economics, U.S. Military

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Save to My PortfolioRecent Developments in Iraq

Michael E. O'Hanlon and Kenneth M. Pollack, June 15, 2008, CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS

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Save to My PortfolioIraq: One Year Later

Friday, June 13, 2008
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Washington, DC

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioOutsourcing the Fight

Peter W. Singer, June 05, 2008, Forbes

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioU.S. Overseas Military Presence in the 21st Century

Michael E. O'Hanlon, June 2008, Center for a New American Security

PAST EVENT

Save to My PortfolioAFRICOM: The Road Ahead for United States Africa Command

Tuesday, May 27, 2008
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Washington, DC

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Save to My PortfolioSteering the Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship Program Off the Shoals

Michael Mohn, Stephen Murray and Peter W. Singer, May 19, 2008, Defense News

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Save to My PortfolioContracting Out Iraqi Army Advising

Peter W. Singer, May 12, 2008, The Brookings Institution

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioU.S. Military Check-Up Time

Michael E. O'Hanlon, May 04, 2008, The Washington Times

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Save to My PortfolioIraq: Can the South Stand Strong?

Kenneth M. Pollack, May 04, 2008, The New York Times

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Save to My PortfolioA Look at the Pentagon’s Five Step Plan For Making Iron Man Real

Peter W. Singer, May 02, 2008, The Brookings Institution

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Save to My PortfolioAfghanistan: Addressing U.S. Military Staying Power

Thomas Lynch, May/June 2008, The American Interest

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Save to My PortfolioHawkish Engagement Needed with Iran?

Michael E. O'Hanlon, April 21, 2008, Washington Times

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Save to My PortfolioIraq, Petraeus, Iran: Coming to Grips with Reality

Bruce Riedel, April 21, 2008, Kuwait Times & Gulf News

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Save to My PortfolioIraq: Reasons for Strategic Patience

Michael E. O'Hanlon and Ann Gildroy, April 16, 2008, The Washington Post

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Save to My PortfolioU.S. Strategy in Iraq

Ivo H. Daalder, April 09, 2008, The Diane Rehm Show

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Peter W. Singer

Peter W. Singer

Director, 21st Century Defense Initiative

Peter Singer directs the 21st Century Defense Initiative at Brookings. His research focuses on changes in national security, especially the rise of new conflicts and conflict groups, as well as U.S.-Islamic world relations. He lectures frequently to U.S. military audiences and is the author of Corporate Warriors and Children at War. 
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Michael E. O'Hanlon

Michael E. O'Hanlon

Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy
The Sydney Stein, Jr. Chair

Michael O’Hanlon specializes in U.S. national security policy. He is senior author of the Iraq Index. A former defense budget analyst who advised members of Congress on military spending, he specializes in Iraq, North Korea, homeland security, the use of military force and other defense issues. He is also director of Opportunity 08.
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Former president and chief executive officer of the National Urban League, Hugh Price is an expert on education, civil rights, equal opportunity and criminal justice. His 40-year career spans journalism, philanthropy, the law, and social advocacy.

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ProgramGovernance Studies

Governance Studies explores political institutions of the United States and other democracies to assess how they govern, how their practices compare and how citizens and public servants can advance sound governance.

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