Briefing Book
List of Briefing Book articles
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Iraq At Eye Level
As the dust settles on Iraq's pivotal election, some of the most prominent Western journalists in the country sound off on what it means for Iraq's future and the U.S. role in the region.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 The Definitive Guide to the Iraqi Elections
"The Land of Two Rivers" is also the land of thousands of aspiring political leaders. Foreign Policy takes you inside the diverse parties, coalitions, and sects, from the center of power to its outermost fringes, that make up Iraq's political mosaic.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 How to Read the QDR
What the Pentagon’s most highly anticipated planning document says about the gap between its aspirations and reality.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Past the Deadline on Guantánamo
A week after the deadline for closing the detention center, the United States is no closer to a satisfactory outcome.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 How to Help Haiti Rebuild
Five experts on nation-building, economic development, and emergency aid weigh in on how best to help devastated Port-au-Prince.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 All the President’s Leaks
Backed into a corner by events on the ground in Iran and a hawkish Congress that wants to enact a foolish sanctions regime, Barack Obama's administration has played the press masterfully.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 How to Whip the Afghan Army Into Shape
Much of President Barack Obama's strategy rests on the creation of a new, more competent Afghan military. Here's what he'll need to know to get the job done.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Addicted to Contractors
The United States is hooked on privatized warfare in Afghanistan. And it's more costly than you think.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Money Can’t Buy America Love
Millions of dollars are being pumped into hearts and minds projects from Kabul to Kandahar. Trouble is, it's not working. And it might even be making things worse.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Five Things Obama Should Do in China
Here's what the U.S. president needs to do to shore up what is fast becoming the most important relationship in the world.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Briefing Book: Iran’s Sanctions
What could sanctions against Iran really do?
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Trading With Kim
The way to Kim Jong Il’s heart is through his market.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Time for an Afghan Surge
The runoff elections may be the last best chance to come up with a plan for Afghanistan. Trouble is, the Obama administration is looking for answers in all the wrong places.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 Recipe for Failure
Why Copenhagen will be a bust, and other prophecies from the foreign-policy world's leading predictioneer.
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fp-placeholder-social-share-3-2 The Case for Humility in Afghanistan
A Taliban victory would have devastating consequences for U.S. interests. But to avoid disaster, America must beware the Soviet Union’s mistakes -- and learn from its own three decades of failure in South Asia.
