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Focus on the Middle East

 

The Middle East is one of the most volatile regions of the world. From Iraq to Iran, a misstep in American foreign policy towards the Middle East could spell disaster. In particular the outcome of the conflict in Iraq will have a major impact on America's national security for decades. Iraq's location--at the crossroads of the Sunni and Shi'a branches of Islam and sitting on top of the world's second largest conventional oil reserves--makes policy success essential for America. Additionally, Iran’s nuclear ambitions present a unique challenge of its own. Recognizing this, CNP is bringing together leading experts and the Capitol Hill policy community to assess the situation and explore new options.

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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.
  Mar 6, 2008

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  Pakistan Election: Observations from the Field
  A CNP discussion with Eric Bjornlund, Scott Lansell, and Rachel Kleinfeld.
  Feb 29, 2008

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  “Why Do They Hate Us?” Opinions of the U.S. in the Islamic World
  A CNP discussion with Dalia Mogahed and James Zogby.
  Feb 13, 2008

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  Securing Islamabad's Bomb: Pakistan’s Nuclear Controls
  A CNP Conversation with George Perkovich and Kenneth Luongo.
  Jan 23, 2008

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  Saudi Arabia's Role in the Middle East
  A CNP discussion with Thomas Lippman and Simon Henderson.
  Jan 9, 2008

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  Iran: in the Crosshairs?
  A CNP conversation with Dr. Gary Sick and Michael Jacobson.
  Dec 6, 2007

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  Panetta Says U.S. "Building Half a Bridge" in Iraq
  A CNP Conversation with Leon Panetta
  Sep 13, 2007

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  No More Blank Checks for Iraq
  Remarks by Senate Majority Whip Richard J. Durbin
  Sep 12, 2007

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  Iraq: Options and Obstacles
  A CNP Conversation with Amb. James Dobbins and Maj. Gen. William Nash
  May 30, 2007

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  Surge Politically
  By Patrick Doherty, Middle East Online
  Feb 20, 2007

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  Options On Iraq
  A CNP Conversation with Leon Panetta
  Feb 9, 2007

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  Iraq and America: Addressing the Challenges
  A CNP-Stimson Panel Featuring Sen. Jack Reed, Rep. Chris van Hollen and Amb. Peter Galbraith
  Sep 25, 2006

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  Iraq and America: Choices and Consequences
  
  America’s engagement in Iraq will have profound consequences for US interests and American national security for the foreseeable future. This volume of essays, edited by Ellen Laipson of the Henry L. Stimson Center and Maureen Steinbruner of CNP, examines some of the consequences of US engagement in Iraq and considers choices for American policymakers that might contribute to more favorable outcomes in Iraq and beyond.
  Aug 23, 2006

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  Iran, North Korea And The Challenges Of Proliferation
  A CNP Distinguished Speaker Event With Former Secretary of Defense William J. Perry
  Jul 18, 2006

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  Can Iran's Bomb Be Stopped?

  A CNP Conversation With Gary Samore

  May 16, 2006