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Ricks' Picks: Best Books About War In Iraq

September 2, 2010 - CNAS Senior Fellow Tom Ricks spoke on NPR's Talk of the Nation about the best and worst books written about the war in Iraq.

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Related Topics: Iraq, Terrorism & Irregular Warfare, U.S. Foreign Policy, U.S. Military Forces & Operations, U.S. National Security Strategy

End of Iraq Combat Mission Signals Beginning of New Challenges

August 31, 2010 - CNAS Senior Fellow Richard Fontaine comments to ABC News on enduring challenges that remain in Iraq, despite the "end" of combat operations.

| more | Date: 08/31/2010
Related Topics: Iraq, Regional Security Challenges, Terrorism & Irregular Warfare, U.S. Foreign Policy, U.S. Military Forces & Operations, U.S. National Security Strategy

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CNAS Hosts Discussion on the Future of the U.S.-Iraq Relationship

On Tuesday, August 17, 2010, the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) hosted a pertinent discussion on the future of the U.S. relationship with Iraq with CNAS CEO Nathaniel Fick and two leading Administration officials: Michael Corbin, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Iraq, and Colin Kahl, Deputy Secretary of Defense for the Middle East. Video, audio and photos from the event are available here.

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CNAS Announces Second Annual Next Generation National Security Leaders Program

Washington, D.C., August 4, 2010 - As part of its mission to prepare and foster the next generation of national security and defense leaders, the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) is pleased to announce the launch of its second annual Next Generation National Security Leaders Program.

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Significant Challenges in Iraq Remain Despite “End” Of U.S. Combat

Washington, D.C., August 3, 2010 - Despite the “end” of U.S. combat in Iraq – as announced by President Obama yesterday – significant challenges remain in the country including terrorism, economic development, broader security and governance. Since its founding in 2007, the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) has been a leading voice on U.S. policy toward Iraq and on how to care for Iraq war veterans.

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Event Speakers

Dr. Colin Kahl

Colin Kahl is Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East. Dr. Kahl is on a two-year public service leave from Georgetown University, where he is a professor in the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service focusing on international security, American foreign policy in the Middle East, and terrorism.

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Michael Corbin

Michael Corbin, a career Senior Foreign Service Officer is the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs for Iraq issues. He assumed this position on July 27, 2009. Prior to this assignment, Mr. Corbin served as Minister-Counselor for Political-Military Affairs at Embassy Baghdad, from September 2008.

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Events

CNAS Event: The Future of U.S.-India Relations

October 20, 2010 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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 Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage, Ambassador Nicholas Burns, CNAS Senior Fellow Richard Fontaine, and other outside experts.

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CNAS Event: The 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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CNAS Event: The Next Phase in America's Relationship with Iraq

August 17, 2010 - 1:00pm
The Willard InterContinental Hotel Crystal Room - Washington, DC

On Tuesday, August 17, 2010, the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) hosted a pertinent discussion on the future of the U.S. relationship with Iraq with CNAS CEO Nathaniel Fick and two leading Administration officials: Michael Corbin, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Iraq, and Colin Kahl, Deputy Secretary of Defense for the Middle East. The full video is available here as well as a transcript of the opening remarks.

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Expert Highlight

Nathaniel C. Fick

Nathaniel C. Fick was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) in June 2009. He was previously the Chief Operating Officer of CNAS and has been a Fellow at the Center since its founding in 2007.

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