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The New Spycraft: Cyber Espionage in the 21st Century

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Scott Bates


Emilian Papadopoulos


Richard Bejtlich

A Conversation with Senator Christopher Murphy on International Climate Change

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Q & A


Dr. Bright, Scott Bates, Senator Murphy


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The New Partnership in the Pacific

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Michael Alfant


Daniel Bob


Laurence Bates

Nukes, Missiles, and Feints: The Real Deal on Iran and North Korea

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Rachel Kleinfeld


L. Gordon Flake


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Alexandra Toma

Conversation with Harold Brown

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Harold Brown

Clean and Mean

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Sharon Burke


Mike Breen

Media and the Iraq War: Who Changed Whom?

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Marine COL David Lapan


Army LTC Mike Jason


Greg Jaffe


Doug Wilson


Lara Jakes

Ten Years in Iraq

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Patrick Garvey


Katherine Brown


John Gannon


Mike Breen


Rajiv Chandrasekaran


Manan Trivedi


Hannah Allam

Behind the Firewall at DHS: One-on-One with Richard Spires

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Jessica Herrera-Flanigan


Richard Spires

The Spy Who Hacked Me: America and Cyber Espionage

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John Reed


Jessica Herrera-Flanigan


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Why Mali Matters: Economics, Energy, and Extremism in North Africa

In January 2013, North Africa took center stage as French military forces intervened against Islamist extremists in Mali.

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Alexis Arieff


Paul Sullivan


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Women in Combat

A discussion about the future roles of women in combat with Kayla Williams and Mike Breen.

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The New Team: Foreign and Security Policy in a Second Obama Administration

A CNP discussion with Doug Wilson, Karen DeYoung, Dr. Charles Stevenson.

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Swerving to Avoid the "Fiscal Cliff": The Debt Ceiling, Sequestration and Tax Policy in America

A CNP discussion with Joel Friedman, Neil H. Buchanan and David Geanacopoulos.

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The Future of U.S.-Taiwan Relations: Impressions from CNP's 2012 Scholars Delegation

A CNP discussion with Scott Bates, Mike Breen and Jacqueline N. Deal.

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What is in store for a post-Assad Syria?

A CNP discussion with Gregory Aftandilian, Mona Yacoubian and Joseph Holliday.

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Brazil, the Southern Superpower? Policy Implications for the United States

A CNP discussion with Pat Mulloy, Dr. Eric Hershberg and David Rothkopf.

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Cyber Crime and the Economy: A Threat to National Security

A CNP discussion with Jessica Herrera-Flanigan, Matthew Fleming and Matthew Rhoades.

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American Insurgency: Sovereign Citizens Against the Government

A CNP discussion with Chief Robert Paudert (Ret.) and Dick Marquise.

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Wall Street: Too Big to Break Up?

A CNP discussion with Michael Greenberger moderated by Pat Mulloy.

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Winning the Latino Vote: The Key to the White House?

A CNP discussion with Brent Wilkes, Jason Leon and David Ferreira.

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U.S. - Pakistan relationship post-2014

A CNP discussion with Dr. Stephen Tankel and Dr. Timothy Hoyt.

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Death from Above: Drones and Targeted Killings

A CNP discussion with Peter Bergen and Christopher Swift.

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U.S.-Egyptian relations: Where is the bilateral relationship headed?

A CNP discussion with CNP Senior Fellow for the Middle East, Gregory Aftandilian, Perry Cammack, Stephen McInerney and Shibley Telhami.

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National Security and the Election: Who Cares?

The Center for National Policy hosted The Washington Post's Walter Pincus for a discussion on the prospect of defense sequestration and concurrent implications for Congress and the Department of Defense.

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"Confront and Conceal" with David Sanger

A CNP discussion with David Sanger.

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Special Operations and the Future of American Foreign Policy

From the toppling of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan to the 2011 raid that killed Osama bin Laden, special operations have taken on a new prominence in American foreign policy in the 21st Century. It appears that America's reliance on special operations forces will only increase in the coming decade. Major Fernando Lujan, Colonel David Maxwell (ret.), Sean Naylor and moderator CNP Research Fellow Ryan Evans discussed the political and strategic implications.

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Countdown to 7-O: Assessing the Implications of Venezuela's Presidential Election

CNP President Scott Bates, Cynthia Arnson and Ambassador Roger F. Noriega discuss the global impact of Venezuela's upcoming Presidential election.

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Three Elections that Might Change the World

In 2012, elections in the United States and Taiwan, along with the leadership transition in the PRC will all take place in less than a year’s time. What are the prospects for continuity and change in the complex triangle that is the US-PRC-Taiwan relationship?

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Ben Bernanke's Economy: Can the Fed deliver Morning in America?

A CNP discussion with Ryan Avent and Bob Graboyes.

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Diplomacy in Syria: U.S.-Russia Relations and International Intervention

A CNP discussion with Jeff Mankoff and Mark Adomanis.

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Four Years After the Meltdown: The Global Economy and Financial System Still At Risk

A CNP discussion with Phil Angelides.

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Assessing the Impact of Egypt's Presidential Elections

A CNP discussion with Karim Haggag, Thomas Gorguissian and Dr. Mohamed Alaa Abdel-Moneim, moderated by CNP Senior Fellow for the Middle East, Gregory Aftandilian.

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China's Quest for Oil

A CNP discussion with Steve LeVine, Dr. Charles Ebinger, and Carter Page.

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The Jobless Recovery: Finding Solutions for America's Workers

A CNP discussion with Lawrence Cohen and Leo Hindery, Jr.

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Asia and the Future of American Strategy

A CNP discussion with Dr. T.X. Hammes and CDR Bryan McGrath (ret.).

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A Conversation with AFL-CIO President, Richard Trumka

A CNP discussion with AFL-CIO President, Richard Trumka.

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A Year Beyond Bin Laden: The New Al Qaeda

A CNP discussion with Mary Habeck, Will McCants and Stephen Tankel.

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The Future of the US-India Relationship

A CNP discussion with Ambassador Timothy Roemer.

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The Future of the Ex-Im Bank: Securing a Global Market Presence in the 21st Century

A CNP discussion with The Honorable Carlos Gutierrez.

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The Invisible Threat: Exploring the Importance of Cybersecurity Policy

A joint CNP and National Security Network discussion focused on the importance of cybersecurity policy.

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A Conversation with The Honorable Barney Frank

A CNP discussion with The Honorable Barney Frank.

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The Saffron Revolution: Prospects for Democracy in Burma

A CNP discussion with Michael Green, Marvin Ott and Jennifer Quigley.

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China's Coming Slowdown

A CNP discussion with Nicholas R. Lardy and Albert Keidel.

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Syria: On the Edge of Civil War

A CNP discussion with Hisham Melhem, Mona Yacoubian and Daniel Serwer moderated by Indira Lakshmanan.

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Pakistani Meltdown: Choosing Between Democracy and Dictatorship

A CNP discussion with Hassan Abbas, Shuja Nawaz and Moeed Yusuf.

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Shifting Sands: The Future of the US-Egyptian Relationship

A CNP discussion with Gregory Aftandilian, Nathan Brown, Michele Dunne and Paul Sullivan.

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How to Prevent War in the Gulf: While Stopping Iran from Getting the Bomb

A CNP discussion with Indira Lakshmanan, Dr. Afshon Ostovar, Matthew Kroenig and Alireza Nader.

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The End of the Afghan War: Talking with the Taliban and What Comes Next

A CNP discussion with The Honorable Paul McHale, Michael O'Hanlon and Joshua Foust.

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The Best Defense: Protecting America in an Age of Austerity

A CNP discussion with Lawrence Korb, Spencer Ackerman and Heather Hurlburt.

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Iowa: The Aftermath

A CNP discussion with Frank Donatelli, Margie Omero and Anil Mammen.

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A View from Inside North Korea

A CNP discussion with Robert Carlin and retired Foreign Service Officer Jeff Baron.

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The Case of Kosovo

A CNP and NDI discussion with The Honorable Atifete Jahjaga, President of the Republic of Kosovo.

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Asia to the Rescue: The European Debt Crisis and Shifts in Global Power

The Center for National Policy hosted Pat Mulloy and Joshua Meltzer for a discussion about if Asia can come to the rescue of a Europe in the midst of financial crisis and at what price.

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Connecting America: Building Resilience with Social Media

A CNP discussion with Harold Brooks, Scott Bates, Scott McCallum and Stephen Flynn.

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Building Resilience Through Meta-Leadership

A CNP discussion with Dr. Leonard Marcus and Dr. Isaac Ashkenazi.

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The Future of the US-Taiwan Relationship

A CNP discussion with Dr. Robert Sutter, Dr. Yeh-chung Lu and Dr. Derek Scissors.

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Arming Taiwan: Impact on Asian Security

A CNP discussion with Rupert Hammond-Chambers, Justin Logan and Joseph Bosco.

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The Future of Free Trade in Asia

A CNP discussion with Eric Chiang, Philip Levy and Daniel Griswold.

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A Perspective from the Department

A CNP discussion with Assistant Secretary Todd Keil.

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Prospects for Democracy in the Middle East: Egypt and Beyond

A CNP discussion with Professor Gregory Aftandilian, Lara Friedman and Les Campbell.

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The Rise of China's Military: Consequences for the U.S. and Our Allies

A CNP discussion with Andrew Erickson, Abraham Denmark and Roger Cliff.

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Perspectives on Infrastructure Resilience

A CNP discussion with Brandon Wales, Dr. Najib Abboud and Dan Prieto.

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The Challenges of Adapting to a Changing Climate

A CNP discussion with Dr. Bruce Parker.

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Competing with China: How the US Can Create Jobs in the 21st Century

A CNP discussion with Chairman of the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission Dan Slane and Commissioner Pat Mulloy.

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China's Blue Water Navy: Tipping the Strategic Balance?

A CNP discussion with Dr. Bernard Cole.

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The Rise of China

A CNP discussion with Christopher Ford and Dan Blumenthal.

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Before the Next Katrina

A CNP discussion with Dr. Stephen Flynn, Warren C. Edwards, Scott McCallum and Siobhan Gorman.

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The Future of Counterterrorism: The View from New York

A CNP discussion with New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly.

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Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

CNP visits the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

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Biofuels: The Future of Aviation? Implications for Climate Change and National Security

A CNP discussion with Rear Admiral Philip Cullom, Mr. Richard Wynne, Mr. John Heimlich and Dr. John Gardner.

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Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement: Opportunities for a Better Future Across the Taiwan Strait

A CNP discussion with Mr. Eric Chiang, Dr. Douglas H. Paal and Mr. Charles Freeman.

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Arming Taiwan: Impact on Asian Security and US-PRC Relations

A CNP discussion with Dean Cheng and Ted Galen Carpenter.

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Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and 30/10: 'The Big Bang' Approach to Investing in Infrastructure

A CNP discussion with Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.

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The Navy and Marine Corps' New Energy Revolution

A CNP discussion with U.S. Secretary of the Navy Raymond Mabus.

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Air Forces in Irregular Warfare

A CNP discussion with General Norton Schwartz.

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Funding American Renewal: Congresswoman DeLauro to speak on National Infrastructure Bank

A CNP discussion with Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro.

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Disasters and Resilience: Perspectives from FEMA Deputy Administrator Timothy Manning

A CNP discussion with Deputy Administrator Timothy Manning.

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The Private Sector’s Role in Cyber Security

A CNP discussion with Doug Raymond and Rob Knake.

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National Resilience Policy Forum Meeting

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PA Governor Ed Rendell: Responding to America’s National Critical Infrastructure Crisis

A CNP discussion with Governor Ed Rendell and Dr. Stephen Flynn.

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America’s Crumbling Infrastructure: An Issue of National Security?

A CNP discussion with Dr. Stephen Flynn, James Fallows and Tom Gjelten.

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NEWSWEEK Issues 2010: Has the Great Recession Changed Everything?

A CNP discussion with Dr. Stephen Flynn, Dr. Francis Fukuyama, Rana Foroohar and Jonathan Tepperman.

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The Impact of Economic Integration on Cross-Strait Relations

A CNP discussion with Daniel Rosen and Rupert Hammond-Chambers.

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NORAD’s New Maritime Mission

A CNP discussion with General Victor E. Renuart, Jr.

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Leading the Charge: Leadership Lessons from the Battlefield to the Boardroom

A CNP discussion with General Anthony C. Zinni.

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China's Military Strategy: Challenging America's Role in Asia?

A CNP discussion with Roger Cliff and Toy Reid.

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The 30th Anniversary of the Taiwan Relations Act: Continuity and Change in Cross-Strait Relations

A CNP discussion with Congresswoman Shelley Berkley and Richard Bush III.

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The Future of the U.S. Army: Options for Force Modernization

A CNP discussion with Lawrence Korb and Lt. General Joseph Yakovac.

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Building a Secure Afghan State: Can it Be Done?

A CNP discussion with LTG David Barno and J. Alexander Thier.

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Afghan Elections: Prospects for the Future

A CNP discussion with Craig Charney and Peter Manikas.

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The Navy's Fighter Gap: Fact or Fiction?

A CNP discussion with VADM Robert F. Dunn, USN (Ret) and Ronald O'Rourke.

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Reconstruction Opportunity Zones in Afghanistan and Pakistan

A CNP discussion with Representative Chris Van Hollen.

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A Conversation with Secretary LaHood: The Role of Transportation in the Economic Recovery

A CNP discussion with Secretary Ray LaHood.

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Guarding the Gateways: Latest in Port Security

A CNP discussion with Cosmo Perrone, Bethann Rooney and guest moderator Stephen Flynn.

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U.S./Mongolia Relations: Opportunities for Partnership

A CNP discussion with Minister Batbold Sukhbaatar.

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Instability in Pakistan: Impacts of the Global Economic Crisis

A CNP discussion with Ambassador Teresita Schaffer, Stephen Cohen and guest moderator Tom Gjelten.

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North Korea's Weapons Tests: What's Next?

A CNP discussion with David E. Sanger.

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Mobilizing the National Guard

A CNP discussion with General Craig R. McKinley.

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The Global Economic Crisis and Mexico: Forecast for the Future

A CNP discussion with Ambassador James Jones, Leonardo Martinez-Diaz and guest moderator Tom Gjelten.

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Tell Me How This Ends: General David Petraeus and the Search for a Way Out of Iraq

A CNP discussion with Linda Robinson.

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The Accidental Guerilla: Fighting Small Wars in the Midst of a Big One

A CNP discussion with Dr. David Kilcullen.

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Iranian Non-Proliferation Policy: New Directions or Old Problems?

A CNP discussion with Former Ambassador Nicholas Burns.

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The Gamble: General David Petraeus and the American Military Adventure in Iraq, 2006-2008

A CNP discussion with Thomas Ricks.

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F-22: Necessary or Not?

A CNP discussion with Mark Bowden and Barry Watts.

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Economic Crisis: Impact on Chinese Military Modernization

A CNP discussion with Kristen Gunness and Jacqueline Newmyer.

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Policy Day 2009

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Hard Lessons: The Iraq Reconstruction Experience

A CNP discussion with Stuart Bowen.

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Homeland Security Best Practices: A State's Perspective

A CNP discussion with Governor Martin O'Malley.

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Bridging the Partisan Divide

A CNP discussion with Thomas Mann and Norman Ornstein.

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How America Responded to Terrorism: 2001-2008

A CNP discussion with Michael Chertoff.

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Intelligence Transformation: Making Progress and Charging Ahead

A CNP discussion with General James R. Clapper.

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Joint Chiefs of Staff in a Time of Transition

A CNP discussion with General James Cartwright.

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Arming Taiwan: Impact on Asian Security

A CNP discussion with Shirley Kan and Rupert J. Hammond-Chambers.

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Lessons Learned and Continuing Challenges at the CIA

A CNP discussion with Michael V. Hayden.

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America and the World

A CNP discussion with Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski and General Brent Scowcroft.

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Reforming America's National Security System

A CNP discussion with Honorable James R. Locher III and Ambassador Thomas R. Pickering.

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World at Risk

A CNP discussion with Senator Bob Graham and Robin Cleveland.

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America’s Defense: A New Way Forward

A CNP discussion with Rep. Ellen Tauscher.

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Challenges for the Army in the 21st Century

A CNP discussion with Secretary of the Army Pete Geren.

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A Resurgent Russia: Friend or Foe?

A CNP discussion with Stephen Flanagan and Sarah Mendelson.

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Update on National Security

A CNP discussion with General Barry McCaffrey.

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Presidential Election Day 2008: A Peek Behind the Curtain

A CNP discussion with Conny McCormack and John Fortier.

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Avenues to a Stable and Prosperous Beijing-Taipei Relationship

A CNP discussion with Dr. Kwei-Bo Huang, Dr. Scott Kastner and Dr. Wei Zongyou.

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WMD Terrorism: The Biological Threat

A CNP discussion with Dr. Margaret Hamburg and Brian Finlay.

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Securing Loose Nuclear Materials

A CNP discussion with Dr. Matthew Bunn and Laura Holgate.

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U.S. - China Economic Relationship

A CNP discussion with Ambassador Zhou Wenzhong.

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A Nuclear Middle East

A CNP discussion with Gregory Aftandilian and Stephen Rademaker.

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Mapping the Global Future

A CNP Discussion with Dr. Thomas Fingar.

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Politics of the Beijing Olympics

A CNP discussion with Harry Wu.

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Iran's Nuclear Program: Reflections from Nuclear Tourists

A CNP discussion with Sharon Weinberger and Nathan Hodge.

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War in Cyberspace: The Digital Front

A CNP discussion with Colonel Felipe Morales Jr. and Dan Verton.

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2008 Edmund S. Muskie Award Ceremony

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The Future of Stability Operations: Lessons Learned from Iraq

A CNP discussion with Dr. Anthony Cordesman.

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The Role of Japan in Securing Stability in Asia

A CNP discussion with Michael Green and Michael Schiffer.

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Bringing the Nation Together: Lessons Learned from Past Presidents

A CNP Discussion with Dr. David Abshire.

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Cutting the Tether: Waging War Without Oil

A CNP discussion with Sherri Goodman and Vijay V. Vaitheeswaran.

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China: Fragile Superpower

A CNP discussion with Dr. Susan Shirk

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NSSG Caucus with Graham Allison

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Military and Economic Security Challenges

A CNP discussion with Brent Scowcroft.

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In Spite of the Gods: India's Economic Transformation

A CNP discussion with Edward Luce.

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Policy Day 2008

On April 11, 2008, The Center for National Policy conducted a Policy Retreat, “A New Era for America,” for its strongest supporters.

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The Search for New Strategies in Afghanistan

A CNP discussion with Craig Charney and James Dobbins.

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National Security and the 2008 Presidential Elections

A CNP discussion with Geoffrey Garin and Bill McInturff.

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CNP Welcomes Egyptian Members of Parliament

A CNP conversation with Honorable Dr. Sherif Omar, Honorable Mohamed Abdel Aziz Shaaban and Honorable Dr. Syada Elhamy Greiss.

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Pakistan Election: Observations From the Field

A CNP conversation with Eric Bjornlund, Scott Lansell and Rachel Kleinfeld.

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Presidential Politics: The Role of Nominating Conventions

A CNP discussion with Charles Manatt and Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr.

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Grassroots Jihad? Mapping al-Qaeda's Present and Future

A CNP discussion with Marc Sageman.

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Why Do They Hate Us? Opinions of the U.S. in the Islamic World

A CNP discussion with James Zogby and Dalia Mogahed.

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What is the Best Defense for Taiwan?

A CNP discussion with Ted Galen Carpenter and John Tkacik.

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