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June 26, 2006

A newly obtained video of a May 2005 massacre of civilians in the Uzbek city of Andijan casts new light on an event that led to a marked decrease in U.S. influence in the region.

Backgrounder by Lionel Beehner

July 26, 2005

Conflict Prevention

Council Task Force Urges United States to Put Nation-building on Par with War-fighting

Calls for Overhauling U.S. Government for Stabilization and Reconstruction OperationsJuly 27, 2005-Nation-building is not just a humanitarian concern, but a critical national security priority that s…

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November 17, 2014

Islamic State

Defeating ISIS

Max Boot details a comprehensive strategy to defeat ISIS by committing to the fight on multiple fronts: intensify air strikes, utilize U.S. personnel and capabilities, encourage local and regional partners, and prepare for nation-building.

Policy Innovation Memorandum by Max Boot National Security and Defense Program

February 2, 2005

Iraq

IRAQ: Military Justice

This publication is now archived. How does the military justice system work?A U.S. soldier who is charged with breaking the law can face one of five types of military justice proceedings, says Lee D…

Backgrounder by Sharon Otterman

January 7, 2003

Economics

Council on Foreign Relations Establishes Commission on Future International Financial Architecture

Peterson, Hills, Goldstein, Others to Undertake Major Review of Global System January 25, 1999 - With continuing global economic uncertainty -- spiked by the latest crisis in Brazil -- and with …

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