Security Policy

The Perfect Storm Threatening Middle East Security

By Christian Christoefl
Staff Writer
December 12, 2011

The rising trend of insecurity in the Middle East will be the greatest threat to United States’ security in the coming century.


No End in Sight: The U.S. Drone Campaign as a Perpetual Stop-Gap

By Ben Farley
Contributor
December 12, 2011

The U.S. drone campaign is pushing back against the fighters of today while likely inspiring those of tomorrow.


What Should the U.S. Do about Iraq’s Support of Syria?

By Sabrina M. Peterson
Contributor
December 8, 2011

Despite the ongoing violence in Syria, the United States would be wise to let Iraq support the Syrian regime.


Rising Danger in the Aftermath of the Iranian Assassination Plot

By Christian Christoefl
Contributor
November 21, 2011

As the details of the Iranian assassination plot against the Saudi Ambassador to the United States unfold, one thing is clear. This event signifies a new and dangerous direction in Iranian covert action around the world.


Colombia Beyond the FARC: Emerging Threats and Structural Problems

By David Schoeller-Diaz
Contributor
November 14, 2011

The death of guerilla leader Alfonso Cano marks another setback to FARC, but Colombia still faces a complicated security environment that demands an integrated approach.


Flirting With Disaster: Why Not to Support the MEK

By Christian Christoefl
Contributor
November 14, 2011

Numerous appeals have been made to remove the Mujahedeen-e-Khalq from the State Department’s Foreign Terrorist Organizations list, as many consider the group to be a viable opposition against the Iranian regime. Nothing can be further from the truth.


Living With a Nuclear-Armed Iran

By Michael D. Purzycki
Contributor
November 7, 2011

Iran will eventually develop a nuclear weapon. Here’s how the world should deal with it.


India Enters the AfPak Fray

By Joel Dustin Kellner
Staff Writer
October 24, 2011

The United States is approving of a new strategic partnership between India and Afghanistan, but Pakistan’s discontent may make the alliance more trouble than it is worth.