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Afghanistan: The Prospects for a Real Peace
July 7, 2020 | Anthony H. Cordesman The United States is pursuing a peace effort in Afghanistan that faces severe limits to producing an enduring peace, writes CSIS’s Burke Chair in Strategy.

Report
Offense–Defense Integration for Missile Defeat
July 6, 2020 | Brian R. Green Despite broad interest, little progress has been made toward the integration of offenses with missile defenses, or even defining the concept. Its implementation would require considerable change in terms of policy, doctrine, organization, training, materiel, and personnel.

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Chronology of Possible Russian Gray Area and Hybrid Warfare Operations
July 2, 2020 | Anthony H. Cordesman Civil, political, and economic gray zone operations illustrate the range and depth of Russian gray zone activities, writes CSIS’s Burke Chair in Strategy.

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Chronology of Possible Chinese Gray Area and Hybrid Warfare Operations
July 2, 2020 | Anthony H. Cordesman Many Chinese low-level operations, economic activities, and political tactics are part of China's larger gray zone strategy, writes CSIS’s Burke Chair in Strategy.

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Countering Russian & Chinese Influence Activities
July 1, 2020 | Heather A. Conley, Cyrus Newlin

Moscow and Beijing’s toolkit for influencing democratic societies has evolved. Using Germany, the UK, Japan, and Australia as case studies, CSIS explores what traits made these democracies vulnerable to foreign influence as well as the sources of their resiliency.

Commentary
Dominican Republic Elections: Political Backdrop and Relevance
June 30, 2020 | Armand Peschard-Sverdrup The Dominican Republic is scheduled to hold presidential and congressional elections on July 5, 2020, as the original May 17 date was canceled due to the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Party on the Bridge: Political Commissars in the Chinese Navy
June 29, 2020 As China's global maritime power grows, understanding the influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) over China's navy is crucial. One of the most important instruments of CCP authority over the military is the political commissar—a role that remains misunderstood.

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Strategic Dialogue: Shaping the Iraqi-U.S. Relationship
June 29, 2020 | Anthony H. Cordesman The United States and Iraq must look beyond the immediate security challenges and address Iraqi politics, economy, and overall security in order to create a lasting strategic relationship, writes CSIS’s Burke Chair in Strategy.

Interactive
Covid-19 Response Update: June 19-June 26
June 26, 2020
In Defense 360

DoD’s new case seven-day average increased by 15 percent to 426, up from 370 last Friday. This is significantly higher than DoD’s mid-April average high of 366 cases.

Newsletter
Middle East Notes and Comment: Sisi Risks a Quagmire in Libya
June 24, 2020 A mantra in police training is never to pull a gun unless you are prepared to use it.

Commentary
Egypt's Sisi Risks a Quagmire in Libya — and That's not in the US's Best Interest
June 24, 2020 | Jon B. Alterman Dr. Jon B. Alterman discusses President Sisi's threatened intervention of Libya, and the myriad consequences that could follow such action.

Commentary
Ending America’s Grand Strategic Failures
June 22, 2020 | Anthony H. Cordesman The United States needs to reshape its national security strategy to focus on global competition by supporting both U.S. and partner interests, writes CSIS’s Burke Chair in Strategy.

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