Consolidation: Thwarting Nuclear Theft
At the first nuclear security summit in April 2010, the assembled leaders agreed on the goal of securing all vulnerable nuclear material worldwide within four years, including consolidating plutonium
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The Twenty-First Century Will Not Be a Post-American World
One of the refreshing aspects of Christopher Layne’s work over the years has been his willingness to challenge conventional wisdom.
Progress on Securing Nuclear Weapons and Materials: The Four-Year Effort and Beyond
On the eve of the Nuclear Security Summit in Seoul, South Korea, a new study finds that an international initiative to secure all vulnerable nuclear stockpiles within four years has reduced the danger
Let Parades Greet Our Iraq Vets
Last night, the White House hosted a formal dinner in honor of Iraq veterans, inviting 200 soldiers and their spouses from all 50 states. It was an opportunity to give thanks.
Smart Nuclear Reduction
There are many ways for war to end: a decisive win, a painful defeat, a slog toward a tenuous political transfer, or even a “surge’’ in the guise of an exit.
Securing Cyberspace: A New Domain for National Security
The Aspen Policy Books presents innovative thinking on America's most pressing national security challenges.
Saving the Nonviolent Revolution in Syria: For a Credible Strategy
1. A clear objective: ending the dictatorship: As the world is drawn to the meeting of the Friends of Syria in Tunisia, it remains at a loss on what to do to end the killing.
Sanctions Alone Won’t Topple Syria’s Assad
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India Lets U.S. Down on Iran
India’s decision to walk out of step with the international community on Iran isn’t just a slap in the face for the U.S. – it raises questions about its ability to lead.
Dark Days in Mideast Test US Policy
One year after the Arab revolutions began with so much promise, the trends have turned darkly ominous in the two key countries at the heart of the Middle East — Egypt and Syria.
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