Product Types: Commentary

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Justice for Victims of Sexual Violence at the ICC?

This Friday, the International Criminal Court (ICC) is expected to reach a decision that could be a major milestone. If the defendant

March 6, 2014
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Measuring US Impact and Influence in Iraq

The struggle over who controls Anbar province has reopened a debate about America’s influence in Iraq. The outcome of battles between Iraqi

March 1, 2014
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Arming the Iraqis: Building a US-Iraqi Partnership for an Effective Counterinsurgency

Since New Year ‘s Day, the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) has controlled two critical cities in the Anbar province,

February 27, 2014
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A strategy to rescue diplomacy on Syria

The Syrian crisis is rapidly turning into a humanitarian and security nightmare with regional and possibly global implications. The conflict is now

February 26, 2014
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The Threat To America’s Nukes

The wages of austerity are coming due for America’s military. On Monday, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced a major downsizing of

February 25, 2014
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The myth of pro-Japan Republicans

On February 12, the White House announced that President Obama will visit Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and the Philippines in late April.

February 24, 2014
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Challenges Ahead for the Kurdish Struggle in Syria

In the northeast corner of Syria, the black and red flags of the Syrian Arab Republic have become a rare sight. Unlike

February 21, 2014
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China, Myanmar face Myitsone dam truths

Debate between China and Myanmar over the suspended US$3.6 billion Myitsone hydro-electric dam project recently reached a new pitch. A war of

February 19, 2014
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The end of Rouhani’s honeymoon

The honeymoon that Iran’s hard-liners extended to President Hassan Rouhani after his June 2013 election is coming to an end. As they

February 18, 2014
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Successful Strategy on Fighting Wildlife Crime Hinges on Three Key Areas

This week, the White House released its National Strategy for Combating Wildlife Trafficking. The strategy hones in on three key priorities, including

February 15, 2014
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Obama Administration Urged to Release Landmine Policy Review

In advance of the 15th anniversary of the entry into force of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production

February 13, 2014
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Time to look beyond the UN climate negotiations

Secretary of State John Kerry should be saluted for energizing US policy on climate change and pushing for global progress toward containment

February 11, 2014