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Nov 15, 2015

Hof on the Need for Action Following the Paris Attacks

By Frederic C. Hof

The Los Angeles Times quotes Rafik Hariri Center Resident Senior Fellow Frederic C. Hof on how the recent Paris attacks might affect US policy toward ISIS:

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Nov 14, 2015

The Lawfare Podcast Features John Carlin at the Atlantic Council

By Atlantic Council

The Lawfare Podcast features Assistant Attorney General for National Security John Carlin’s remarks from an Atlantic Council event on national security and the cyber threat landscape:

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Nov 14, 2015

Ward on Foreign Policy and the Democratic Debate

By Alex Ward

Voice of America quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Associate Director Alex Ward on the foreign policy and national security discussions during the recent democratic presidential debate:

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Nov 14, 2015

Sheldon on the Upcoming G20 Meeting

By John Sheldon

Brent Scowcroft Center Nonresident Senior Fellow John B. Sheldon joins CCTV to discuss what to expect from the upcoming G20 meeting:

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Nov 14, 2015

i09 Reviews War Stories From The Future

By Atlantic Council

i09 reviews War Stories From The Future, the Art of Future Warfare Project’s new anthology of science fiction short stories:

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Nov 13, 2015

Hof on a Pathway to a Political Settlement in Syria

By Frederic Hof

Rafik Hariri Center Resident Senior Fellow Frederic C. Hof joins BBC World News to discuss the crisis in Syria and how to put Syria on a pathway to a political settlement:

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Nov 13, 2015

Slavin Joins Issues in the News

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin joins Voice of America’s Issues in the News to discuss the attack by Kurdish forces on ISIS militants in Syria and Iraq, the elections in Myanmar, Russia’s plan for Syria, and the republican presidential debate:

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Nov 13, 2015

Janeka on the US Strategy in Syria

By Marri Janeka

Middle East Peace and Security Initiative Assistant Director Marri Janeka joins Estonian Public Broadcasting to discuss Secretary of State John Kerry’s comments on Syria and whether current strategies have been effective at addressing the governance gaps, sectarian issues, and the rise of extremist groups in Syria:

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Nov 13, 2015

Seznec on Gulf Countries’ Debt

By Jean-François Seznec

El Confidencial quotes Global Energy Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Jean-François Seznec on the debt carried by various Gulf state countries and what would happen if they defaulted: Read the full article here.

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Nov 13, 2015

Cliff: With Security Challenges Looming, Time for Japan to Step Up

By Roger Cliff

Asia Security Initiative Nonresident Senior Fellow Roger Cliff writes for The National Interest on the steps Japan needs to take to become a major contributor to East Asian security:

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