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Kaplan: Lebanon Visit Demonstrates Iranian Influence

October 12, 2010 - Ahead of a much-publicized trip to Lebanon by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, CNAS Fellow Robert Kaplan told The National that such a high-level visit is a clear sign of decreased U.S. influence in Lebanese politics.

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Related Topics: Regional Security Challenges, Terrorism & Irregular Warfare, U.S. Foreign Policy, U.S. National Security Strategy, WMD & Nuclear Proliferation

Budget Gridlock Awaits Results Of November Elections

October 12, 2010 - With campaigning in full swing for November U.S. Congressional elections, CNAS Research Associate Travis Sharp comments to Defense News about the impact those elections could have on defense spending bills.

| more | Date: 10/12/2010
Related Topics: Iraq, Regional Security Challenges, Terrorism & Irregular Warfare, U.S. Foreign Policy, U.S. Military Forces & Operations, U.S. National Security Strategy, WMD & Nuclear Proliferation

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CNAS Announces Next Generation National Security Leaders Class of 2010-2011

Washington, D.C., October 4, 2010 - The Center for a New American Security (CNAS) is proud to announce the Next Generation National Security Leaders class of 2010-2011. These 16 emerging leaders have diverse backgrounds and experience in government and the U.S. military, on Capitol Hill, in academia and in the private sector.

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CNAS Releases New Report - Crime Wars: Gangs, Cartels and U.S. National Security

Washington, D.C., September 28, 2010 - As illustrated by the unprecedented violence in Mexico, drug trafficking groups have evolved to not only pose significant challenges to that country, but to governments and societies across the Western Hemisphere, including the United States.

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CNAS Report Urges DOD to Prepare for Post-Petroleum Era

Washington, D.C., September 27, 2010 -- The United States assumes an array of geopolitical, operational, economic and environmental risks with its current energy system.

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Event Speakers

The Honorable Richard L. Armitage

Beginning March 2005, Richard L. Armitage became President of Armitage International. Previously, he served as Deputy Secretary of State, having been sworn in on March 26, 2001.

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Ambassador R. Nicholas Burns

Nicholas Burns is Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy and International Politics at the Harvard Kennedy School. He is Director of the Future of Diplomacy Project and Faculty Chair for the Programs on the Middle East and on India and South Asia. He also serves on the Board of Directors of the School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. He was a visiting Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars in summer 2008.

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Events

Natural Allies: A Blueprint for the Future of U.S.-India Relations

October 20, 2010 - 2:00pm - 3:15pm
The Newseum's Knight Conference Center - Washington, DC

On October 20, 2010, the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) will host an event at the Newseum to launch a new report on the future of U.S.-India relations. The event will feature a roundtable discussion on the path forward for this critical relationship, featuring former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage, Professor R. Nicholas Burns, CNAS Senior Fellow Richard Fontaine, and other outside experts.

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Crime Wars: Gangs, Cartels and U.S. National Security

September 30, 2010 - 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Willard Intercontinental Hotel's Willard Room - Washington, DC

On September 30, 2010, CNAS will host a provocative discussion on the growing national security threat of organized crime in the Western Hemisphere and launch its groundbreaking report Crime Wars: Gangs, Cartels and U.S. National Security. Watch the event live at www.cnas.org/live.

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An Indispensable Force: Investing in America's National Guard and Reserves

September 23, 2010 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm
The Willard InterContinental Hotel - Washington, DC

On September 23, 2010, the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) will launch its new report on continuing challenges facing the National Guard and Reserves at an event featuring CNAS President Dr. John Nagl, former Chairman of the Commission on National Guard and Reserves Arnold Punaro, and several outside defense experts.

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Expert Highlight

Richard Fontaine

Richard Fontaine is a Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), which he joined in September 2009. He previously served as foreign policy advisor to Senator John McCain for more than five years. He has also worked at the State Department, the National Security Council and on the staff of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

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