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Africa and the Middle East

The Power of Propaganda

Saddam Hussein's media machine was replaced after 2003 — but the new channels weren't exactly a cure.

BY Faisal Saeed Al Mutar

Blog Post

06.25.2018
Immigration and Society

Understanding the American Identity Means Listening to Immigrants

The Citizenship and American Identity Program is sharing the stories of four immigrants living in the US.

BY Taif Jany

Blog Post

04.17.2018
National Security

4 Reasons Gen. John Allen Says ISIS Is Losing

Gen. John Allen, who heads the Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter ISIL, doubts ISIS’ holding power as one of the world’s leading terrorist regimes.

BY Rachel Landis, Guest Blogger

Blog Post

09.23.2015
Defense Policy

Iraq Ambassador to US: 'We Cannot Coexist with ISIS'

Experts discuss the impact of ISIS's recent successes in Syria and Iraq, and how coalition partners plan on responding.

BY Institute Contributor

Blog Post

07.28.2015
National Security

CENTCOM Review: Turmoil in the Mideast and Southwest Asia and Its Implications for American Security

Gen. James N. Mattis (Ret.) provides his analysis of situations in Syria, Iraq, and throughout the region.

Video

07.23.2013
National Security

Highlights from the 2013 Aspen Security Forum

Security and terrorism leaders gathered recently at the fourth annual Aspen Security Forum in Aspen, CO. The three-day event included lively discussions an ...

Blog Post

07.23.2013
Defense Policy

At the Point of the Spear: The Role of Special Operations Forces in America’s Post-9/11, Post-Iraq/Afghanistan Defense Strategy

The Commander of the Pentagon's Special Operations Command will discuss the ever expanding role of "SOCOM" in counterterrorism operations around the worl ...

Video

07.26.2012
Defense Policy

GQ Icon: Colin Powell

He was pushed aside in the run-up to war, but as he tells Walter Isaacson, he, too, bears some of the blame.

BY Walter Isaacson

Of Interest

09.06.2007