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U.S. National Security and Foreign Policy > 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

"Curb Your Enthusiasm," by Ted Galen Carpenter, National Interest (Online), June 27, 2008

"Firing Blanks in Afghanistan," by David Isenberg, Asia Times Online, June 26, 2008

"Attacking Iran: The Last Resort," by David Isenberg, Asia Times Online, June 18, 2008

"Worried Dragon," by Ted Galen Carpenter, National Interest (Online), June 11, 2008

"McCain Talking Too Tough on Russia, China," by Malou Innocent, Orange County Register, June 3, 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 "Hazards of Military Occupation" featuring David M. Edelstein, June 6, 2008 [Flash Audio, 08:09]

Daily Podcast "The McCain Foreign Policy" featuring Malou Innocent, May 21, 2008 [Flash Audio, 09:26]

Daily Podcast "Crocker, Petraeus Report for Duty" featuring Christopher A. Preble, April 11, 2008 [Flash Audio, 09:08]

Daily Podcast "Right and Wrong Lessons in Iraq" featuring Christopher A. Preble, February 13, 2008 [Flash Audio, 07:34]

Daily Podcast "Defense Policy and the Precautionary Principle" featuring Benjamin H. Friedman, February 7, 2008 [Flash Audio, 11:50]

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