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RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioOptions for a New American Strategy Toward Iran

Kenneth M. Pollack, Daniel L. Byman, Martin S. Indyk, Suzanne Maloney, Michael E. O'Hanlon and Bruce Riedel, June 30, 2009, The Brookings Institution

Options for a New American Strategy Toward IranIn a new Saban Analysis Paper, six Brookings experts analyze the main policy approaches toward Iran. In examining the benefits and drawbacks of the nine options—including engagement, persuasion, airstrikes, and containment—the authors refrain from recommending one policy over the other. Rather, they present the details of the policies in a manner that allows readers to understand the complexity of the challenge that is Iran and decide for themselves which group of policies is best. Read More

Iran, Foreign Policy, Middle East, Nuclear Weapons, International Relations

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Save to My PortfolioPakistan and the Bomb

Bruce Riedel, May 30, 2009, Wall Street Journal

Battles between the Pakistani army, al Qaeda and the Taliban are the latest in a deadly struggle for nuclear-armed Pakistan. Bruce Riedel assesses the history of Pakistan's nuclear program as well as the danger of extremists gaining access to weapons should Pakistan fall into the wrong hands. Read More

Pakistan, Nuclear Weapons, Nonproliferation, Arms Control, South Asia

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Save to My PortfolioQuarantine Possibilities for North Korea Shipping

Michael E. O'Hanlon, May 28, 2009, The Washington Times

Michael O'Hanlon writes that while North Korea risks some tightening of sanctions as a result of their recent nuclear test, it probably will not pay a huge and enduring price. O'Hanlon believes if North Korea is unwilling to dismantle its arsenal the U.S., China, and other international partners should set up a maritime quarantine to monitor ships that could transfer nuclear materials and technology to terrorists or other nations. Read More

North Korea, Nuclear Weapons, Sanctions, Trade, China

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Save to My PortfolioPakistan's Nuclear Scenarios: The Risks with Bombing

Michael E. O'Hanlon, May 06, 2009, The New York Times' "Room For Debate"

As the Pakistani military launched a new offensive against the Taliban in the country’s North-West Frontier Province, officials and former officials in Washington continued to discuss what the American response should be to the heightened conflict. Michael O'Hanlon offers his views on the situation. Read More

Pakistan, Nuclear Weapons, U.S. Military, Foreign Policy, Transnational Security Threats

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Save to My PortfolioNo-Drama Obama and the North Koreans

Michael E. O'Hanlon, April 01, 2009, Politico

No-Drama Obama and the North KoreansSome analysts suggested a strong U.S. response was in order to North Korea's long-range rocket test. Michael O'Hanlon argued that the Obama administration should instead be patient and use this as an opportunity for cooperation with an international coalition to secure longer-term goals. Read More

North Korea, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Defense, Weapons, Missile Defense

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioHomeland Security Agenda for the Obama Administration

Michael E. O'Hanlon, January 26, 2009, The Washington Times

Though substantial progress was made on the homeland security front by the Bush administration, Michael O'Hanlon writes that the list of vulnerabilities is still very long. Targets are numerous, but O'Hanlon notes many are hard to protect and preventing catastrophic attacks should be the primary goal. Read More

Homeland Security, Terrorism, National Security, Transnational Security Threats, Defense Strategy

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Save to My PortfolioRestore American Leadership to Address Transnational Threats

Thursday, January 15, 2009
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Washington, DC

ReutersA new American president must model leadership for a global era, partnering with other powers to build an international security system for the 21st Century. On January 15, Carlos Pascual presented his recommendations to President Obama on how to restore credible American leadership; galvanize cooperative action against major global challenges; and revitalize key international institutions. Read More

Transnational Security Threats, The Presidential Transition, Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, Terrorism

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Save to My PortfolioMemo to the President: Restore American Leadership to Address Transnational Threats

Carlos Pascual, January 15, 2009, The Brookings Institution

Memo to the President: Restore American Leadership to Address Transnational ThreatsThe 44th president will face a world of transnational threats and multiple crises. The United States cannot succeed alone. Carlos Pascual presents his recommendations to President Obama on how to restore credible American leadership; galvanize cooperative action against major global challenges; and revitalize key international institutions. Read More

Transnational Security Threats, The Presidential Transition, Diplomacy, Foreign Policy, Nonproliferation

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Save to My PortfolioA New Old Nuclear Arsenal

Michael E. O'Hanlon, December 25, 2008, The Washington Post

Michael O'Hanlon discusses a likely disagreement between President-elect Obama and Defense Secretary Robert gates regarding the "reliable replacement warhead" (RRW) and the U.S. nuclear arsenal. O'Hanlon believes the right strategy will have two elements: redefine the RRW program as a remanufacture of an older design, and delay that program to allow Obama to create momentum for arms control. Read More

Nuclear Weapons, Arms Control, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Nonproliferation, Defense

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Save to My PortfolioManaging Nuclear Proliferation in the Middle East

Bruce Riedel and Gary Samore, December 17, 2008, Brookings Institution Press

Managing Nuclear Proliferation in the Middle EastBruce Riedel and Gary Samore write that attempts to stop Iran's nuclear program have failed. They offer suggestions to the incoming Obama administration on how to move forward with a new approach to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability. Read More

Nuclear Weapons, Iran, Middle East, Nonproliferation, Islamic World

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Save to My PortfolioU.S. Policy Toward Iran: Missed Opportunities and Paths Forward

Suzanne Maloney, October 21, 2008, The Fletcher Forum of World Affairs, Volume 32:2

Suzanne Maloney writes that U.S. policy toward Iran is in a profound state of disarray as international support for sanctions or use of force has dwindled recently. Maloney argues that the U.S. must first understand where the miscalculations occurred, and that the next administration should be prepared to outline a new way forward on Iran. Read More

Iran, Nuclear Weapons, Diplomacy, Middle East, Foreign Policy

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Save to My PortfolioToward a World Without Nuclear Weapons

Ivo H. Daalder and Jan Lodal, October 21, 2008, Foreign Affairs

The next president will have an opportunity to make the elimination of all nuclear weapons and organizing principle of U.S. nuclear policy. It will take a real commitment, at the highest levels and beginning with the United States, to turn what Ivo Daalder and Jan Lodal call the “logic of zero” into a practical reality. Read More

Nuclear Weapons, Nonproliferation, Weapons of Mass Destruction, Weapons, National Security

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Save to My PortfolioWho Is Reshaping the World?

Tuesday, October 07, 2008
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Washington, DC

Brookings/Paul MorigiThe Center on the United States and Europe at Brookings hosted Thérèse Delpech, director for Strategic Studies at the French Atomic Energy Commission to deliver the Fifth Annual Raymond Aron Lecture. Delpech explored the forces currently redrawing the lines of the international system, from the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction to revisionist powers and globalization. She offered insights into the future of the trans-Atlantic community and the French-American alliance in particular. Read More

Nonproliferation, Europe, France, Transatlantic Relations, Transnational Security Threats

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Save to My PortfolioKeeping North Korea in Mind

Michael E. O'Hanlon, September 26, 2008, The Washington Times

Michael O'Hanlon writes that Korea has been the forgotten nuclear crisis, but the presidential candidates need to talk about—and show understanding of—the issues. O'Hanlon believes North Korea should be offered a roadmap to much improved economic and political relations if it gives up nuclear weapons and makes gradual reforms in its conventional military, its economy and its human rights behavior. Read More

North Korea, Nuclear Weapons, Elections, Northeast Asia, Foreign Policy

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Save to My PortfolioIran and U.S. Missile Defense

Ivo H. Daalder, July 10, 2008, The Diane Rehm Show

Iran and U.S. Missile DefenseIvo Daalder joined Diane Rehm to discuss Iran's test-firing of a series of missiles and the Bush administration's continued pursuit of a Europe-based missile defense shield to counter the threat from Iran. Read More

Iran, Nuclear Weapons, Middle East, Missile Defense, International Relations

Featured Experts

Daniel L. Byman

Daniel L. Byman

Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy, Saban Center for Middle East Policy

Dan Byman focuses on counterterrorism and Middle East security. He also directs Georgetown University’s Center for Peace and Security Studies.
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Michael E. O'Hanlon

Michael E. O'Hanlon

Director of Research and 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.
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