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A hearing on evolving a national strategy for victory in Iraq focused on a recent Government Accountability Office report critical of several aspects of the Bush administration’s Iraq policy…

Mr. Talabani spoke about the future of Iraq, the state of security operations in Iraq, the potential impact of the death of al-Qaida leader Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi, and the appointment of sever…

Anthony Cordesman talked about the political, social, and military impact of the bombing death of Iraqi al-Qaeda leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. Mr. Cordesman wrote a paper this week, “Zarqawi’…

Witnesses testified about whether Saudi Arabia is a friend or foe in the global effort to combat terrorism. Deputy Assistant Secretary Glaser discussed measures taken by the Saudi Arabian go…

Mr. Cordesman talked about his recent study, “New Patterns in the Iraqi Insurgency: The War for a Civil War in Iraq.” He said that the primary goal of more extreme Iraqi insurgents is more …

Anthony Cordesman, the Center for Strategic and International Studies Arleigh Burke Chair in Strategy, talked about his recent visit to Iraq. Cordesman, who traveled at the invitation of the…

During a panel discussion at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), panelists talked about relations between the U.S. and Iran, Iranian nuclear programs, and internationa…

Witnesses testified regarding the future of Iraq. Among the issues addressed were the planned transition to Iraqi sovereignty, creation of a legitimate Iraqi government, security concerns, a…

Participants talked about recent terrorist bombings at a train station in Madrid and subsequent elections in which the ruling Popular Party lost power. They also talked about the influence o…

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held a hearing about U.S. Policy towards Iran. William Luers of the U.N. Association of the U.S. reported on the discussions that he had been holdi…

Witnesses testified about the sufficiency of intelligence information on Iraq prior to launching military operations in the country. Among the topics they addressed were intelligence of Iraq…

The panelists talked about U.S.-Arab defense cooperation. Center for Strategic & International Studies Strategy Chairman Anthony Cordesman gave an assessment of the cooperation from a milita…

Witnesses testified about possible military action in Iraq in order to facilitate a change of regime. Among the topics addressed were Iraq’s weapons of mass destruction building program, mil…