سیاست آمریکا

Policy Analysis on سیاست آمریکا

By taking an overcautious approach in Syria, the president has highlighted America's failure to have an open discussion about the real strategic lessons of the Iraq war.

۱۰ ژانویهٔ ۲۰۱۶

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Dennis Ross

Articles & Testimony

America May Have Unlocked a Key to Fighting Terrorism -- and It Doesn't Involve Drones

A holistic approach to counterterrorism demands more than just a 'capture and kill' posture, and new funds for relevant State Department programs are a step in the right direction.

۸ ژانویهٔ ۲۰۱۶

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Matthew Levitt

Articles & Testimony

How to Defeat ISIS: The Case for U.S. Ground Forces

Once Washington sees that defeating ISIS and dealing with the aftermath are two separate, albeit linked, operations, then the cost and benefits of using U.S. ground troops for the former can be soberly assessed.

۴ ژانویهٔ ۲۰۱۶

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James Jeffrey

Brief Analysis

Saudi-Iranian Diplomatic Crisis Threatens U.S. Policy

Washington must act promptly to prevent the execution of a Saudi Shiite leader and the Riyadh-Tehran diplomatic break from imperiling the fight against the Islamic State and the Iran nuclear accord.

۴ ژانویهٔ ۲۰۱۶

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Simon Henderson

Articles & Testimony

U.S. Sanctions Delay Could Open Door for Iranian Weapons Violations

By backing off sanctions over Iran's ballistic missile test, the Obama administration has left the impression that, contrary to its repeated pledges, it may not enforce current sanctions or impose new ones should Tehran violate UN Security Council resolutions.

۱ ژانویهٔ ۲۰۱۶

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Matthew Levitt

Articles & Testimony

Cauldron of Conflict

The traditional American ally states in the Middle East do not have the strength to tackle the twin challenges of ISIS and Iran on their own, yet Washington remains more or less AWOL while its main partners fixate on domestic discord.

۱۷ دسامبر ۲۰۱۵

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James Jeffrey

Articles & Testimony

Security Challenges in Egypt Two Years After Morsi

While the Sisi government's increasingly repressive trajectory remains a concern, the ongoing deterioration of Egypt's internal security is the more immediate threat, and U.S. policy should be adjusted accordingly.

۱۶ دسامبر ۲۰۱۵

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David Schenker

Articles & Testimony

President Obama's No Longer Saying He Will 'Degrade And Destroy' ISIS. Is This Significant?

Given the phrase's apparently swift demise, it may be a long time before another president uses such language as a guiding military strategy.

۱۳ دسامبر ۲۰۱۵

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Robert Satloff

Articles & Testimony

Beyond the Oval Office: Filling in the Blanks of U.S. Strategy Against the Islamic State

In the president's usage, the term "ground forces" conjures up massive numbers of troops obviously superfluous to the task of defeating the ill-trained, ill-equipped militias of the Islamic State.

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Robert Satloff

Brief Analysis

How Will the Turkey-Russia Crisis Affect Ankara's NATO Ties?

Moscow's lack of easy retaliatory options and Ankara's longstanding fear of Russia should forestall any showdown requiring NATO intervention, and the recent shootdown incident will help bring Ankara closer to the alliance in the long term.

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Soner Cagaptay
James Jeffrey

Articles & Testimony

Nothing in the Middle East Happens by Accident -- Except When It Does

No, President Obama didn't set out to promote Russian and Iranian ambitions in the Middle East, but his policies have contributed to strengthening them.

۷ دسامبر ۲۰۱۵

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Dennis Ross

Articles & Testimony

Sometimes the Enemy of Your Enemy Is Still the Enemy

Unless the United States quickly establishes a mechanism for Bashar al-Assad's departure, the Islamic State and similar groups will remain potent regional actors.

۴ دسامبر ۲۰۱۵

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Andrew J. Tabler

Articles & Testimony

Misreading the Middle East, Again

Ironically, most of the Sunni Arab states see Israel as a bulwark against Iran and the Islamic State, so emphasizing those security relationships and restoring the image of American reliability would make it easier to ask more of them on both fronts.

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Dennis Ross

Articles & Testimony

Kerry's Visit: America Has No Choice but to Reengage in the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Expectations for Secretary Kerry's trip to Jerusalem and Ramallah are low, but given the mounting violence, he must nevertheless ask each side to take separate de-escalatory steps.

۲۴ نوامبر ۲۰۱۵

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Ghaith al-Omari
Ilan Goldenberg

Brief Analysis

U.S. Carrier Deployment Opens a Strategic Opportunity in the Mediterranean

By stopping in the Mediterranean on its way to the Persian Gulf and conducting joint anti-ISIS strikes with the French, the USS Truman could send a strong message to NATO allies and Moscow alike.

۲۳ نوامبر ۲۰۱۵

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Cmdr. Ryan T. Tewell

Multimedia

Brief Analysis

Mobilizing Against a 'Preeminent Challenge of the Twenty-First Century': Countering Violent Extremism

A top State Department official discusses the U.S. government's efforts to mobilize a more preventive and holistic approach to the urgent challenge of countering violent extremism.

۲۰ نوامبر ۲۰۱۵

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Sarah Sewall

◆ Counterterrorism Lecture Series

Articles & Testimony

The Case for Reassessing U.S. Strategy Toward Syria and Against ISIS

Bashar al-Assad's departure would not by itself solve Syria's problems, but it could pave the way for the return of refugees and a regional ground force to combat ISIS.

۱۸ نوامبر ۲۰۱۵

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Michael Singh

Articles & Testimony

The U.S. Must Send Ground Forces to Eliminate the Islamic State

A traditional military operation is eluding serious attention for many reasons, but none hold up against the devastation experienced in Syria and Iraq.

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James Jeffrey

Video

Brief Analysis

A More Constructive U.S. Egypt Policy

Following their latest visit to Egypt, the former congressman and White House counsel who constitute an Institute task force shared their views on the country's leadership, economy, and prospects for better ties with Washington.

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Vin Weber
Gregory Craig

Brief Analysis

Netanyahu Comes to Washington: A Recalibration, if Not a Reset

The Israeli prime minister and U.S. president appear to be taking steps to ensure next week's visit avoids past minefields.

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David Makovsky

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Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation Program on Great Power Competition and the Middle East

The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation Program on Great Power Competition and the Middle East focuses on the region as a setting for heightened competition between the United States and other world powers, such as China and Russia.

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دنیس راس

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سیاست آمریکا

Policy Analysis on سیاست آمریکا

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