U.S. desire to exit Afghanistan creates new dynamics for U.S.-Pakistan relations as Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan prepares for his first official visit to the United States. This commentary evaluates the stakes and opportunities of this upcoming dialogue.
After 18 years of military involvement, the United States is still in Afghanistan. This report addresses the factors that allowed U.S. engagement to grow so drastically, makes recommendations on future action, and explores lessons to learn from for future engagements.
There is growing Iranian activism in the Middle East despite U.S. and allied efforts to weaken Iran’s economy and politically isolate Tehran. Nevertheless, Iran has weaknesses and vulnerabilities that can be exploited by the United States and its partners.
It’s not often that Hezbollah finds common ground with U.S. leaders. But in February, Hassan Nasrallah, the Lebanese party and paramilitary group’s top official, made an exception.
President-elect Trump has stated his intention to strengthen the U.S. approach to defeating the Islamic State (ISIS). The biggest challenge will be developing a sustainable strategy to prevent future terrorist groups from taking root. The United States will need a strategy that synchronizes the right mix of military forces and non-kinetic tools to achieve this outcome. This paper proposes changes the administration should implement as it develops its counter-ISIS strategy.
Sharon Squassoni, Director and Senior Fellow of the Proliferation Prevention Program, interviews Ariane M. Tabatabai on the Iran Deal and Iran’s perspective.
Sharon Squassoni, Director and Senior Fellow of the Proliferation Prevention Program, interviews Edward P. Levine on the Iran Deal and the role of Congress.
Sharon Squassoni, Director and Senior Fellow of the Proliferation Prevention Program, interviews Richard Nephew about the implementation of the Iran Deal, sanctions, and sanction relief.