Edward Lansdale is truly a forgotten man in American history. Yet he once wielded enormous influence, and his methods and tactics hold valuable lessons for leaders today, argues best-selling historian Max Boot.
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The theme of freedom is an enduring one.
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We spoke with Kenneth M. Pollack to discuss what's ahead for Iran in the short and medium term and what this means for U.S. policy in the region.
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War. Art. Insanity. What more do you want?
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Learn how to overcome adversity wth style.
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We are pleased to announce our selections for the best books of the year (and a couple of classics) -- our list of essential reads for 2018 and beyond.
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We spoke with Anthony Ruggiero, of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, about the most effective U.S. response to North Korea.
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FROM THE REPORT
Illicit finance is the lifeblood of many groups and organizations acting directly to the interests of global security. Here, Juan Zarate, a former assistant Treasury Secretary and deputy national security advisor with a special focus on combating illicit finance, unpacks this complex issue — and the knot of risks that surround it.
ON THIS DAY IN 2007 . . .Three thieves stole Pablo Picasso’s Portrait of Suzanne Bloch from the Sao Paolo Museum of Art. The...
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We spoke with the CFR's Robert M. Danin on the local and global politics around Jerusalem and Trump's move to recognize it as Israel's capital.
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Former NATO commander Adm. James Stavridis outlines a terrifying new possibility in soft targets likely to be focused on by global terrorists.
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