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Foreign Policy and National Security > General Strategy and U.S. Foreign Policy


Books and Book Chapters

Smart Power: Toward a Prudent Foreign Policy for America, by Ted Galen Carpenter (2008)

"Reclaiming the War Power," Chapter 11, Cato Handbook for Congress: Policy Recommendations for the 108th Congress, (2003).

"Reducing the "Lightning Rod" Problem," Chapter 7, Cato Handbook for Congress: Policy Recommendations for the 108th Congress, (2003).

"Waging an Effective War," Chapter 5, Cato Handbook for Congress: Policy Recommendations for the 108th Congress, (2003).

"Clearing the Decks for War," Chapter 4, Cato Handbook for Congress: Policy Recommendations for the 108th Congress, (2003).

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Cato Studies

"Parting with Illusions: Developing a Realistic Approach to Relations with Russia," by Nikolas Gvosdev, Policy Analysis no. 611, February 29, 2008

"Learning the Right Lessons from Iraq," by Benjamin H. Friedman, Harvey Sapolsky and Christopher Preble, Policy Analysis no. 610, February 13, 2008

"Cracks in the Foundation: NATO's New Troubles," by Stanley Kober, Policy Analysis no. 608, January 15, 2008

"The American Way of War: Cultural Barriers to Successful Counterinsurgency," by Jeffrey Record, Policy Analysis no. 577, September 1, 2006

"Reappraising Nuclear Security Strategy," by Rensselaer Lee, Policy Analysis no. 571, June 14, 2006

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Opinion and Commentary

"The Limits of Deterrence," by Ted Galen Carpenter, National Interest (Online), September 3, 2008

"Kosovo Precedent Prevails," by Ted Galen Carpenter, National Interest (Online), August 26, 2008

"Musharraf Has Gone, but Is Civilian Rule Better?," by Malou Innocent, South China Morning Post, August 25, 2008

"Woodrow Wilson's War," by Justin Logan, National Review (Online), August 21, 2008

"Should People in Democratic Glass Houses Throw Stones?," by Patrick Basham, Pravda, August 21, 2008

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Events

"Smart Power: Toward a Prudent Foreign Policy for America," June 17, 2008 [Book Forum]

"Occupational Hazards: Success and Failure in Military Occupation," May 29, 2008 [Book Forum]

"A Tragic Legacy: How a Good vs. Evil Mentality Destroyed the Bush Presidency ," August 7, 2007 [Book Forum]

"America's Next Steps in Iraq," July 18, 2007 [Capitol Hill Briefing]

"The End of Alliances," May 1, 2007 [Book Forum]

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Multimedia

Daily Podcast "Smart Power and the March to War" featuring Ted Galen Carpenter, September 5, 2008 [Flash Audio, 08:19]

Daily Podcast "Dwindling Paths to Afghanistan" featuring Stanley Kober, September 2, 2008 [Flash Audio, 09:34]

Daily Podcast "Fixing Relations in Pakistan" featuring Malou Innocent, August 29, 2008 [Flash Audio, 07:34]

Daily Podcast "Pakistan in Turmoil" featuring Malou Innocent, August 28, 2008 [Flash Audio, 00:00]

Daily Podcast "The Future of Russia Relations" featuring Ted Galen Carpenter, August 25, 2008 [Flash Audio, 09:03]

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