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'How This Ends': Iraq's Uncertain Path toward National Reconciliation

On the eve of Iraqi premier Nouri al-Maliki's visit to Washington, Iraq's flagging reconciliation process continues to be hindered by violence, suspicions, and partisan politics. Michael Eisenstadt and Ahmed Ali write.

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Deterring Iran: Lessons from History

Listen as David B. Crist and Steven R. Ward discuss the lessons that Iranian military history teaches about Iran as a potential adversary, and what these lessons hold for deterring a nuclear Iran.

The Security Forces of the Islamic Republic and the Fate of the Opposition

Even if successful, a violent crackdown in Iran could be the opening round of a long and bitter struggle, with far-reaching implications for the cohesiveness of the security forces and the stability of the regime. Michael Eisenstadt writes.

Iraq Withdrawal Deadline: Subtle Shift in U.S. Mission

Even after U.S. forces complete their withdrawal from Iraqi cities on June 30, they will continue to play a vital role on consolidating and extending security gains in rural provinces. Michael Knights writes.

Military and Security in the Bookstore

·	Gulf of Conflict: A History of U.S.-Iranian Confrontation at Sea June 2009
·	Arab Reactions to a Nuclear-Armed Iran June 2009
·	Iran's Asymmetric Naval Warfare September 2008
·	Terrorist Threat and U.S. Response: A Changing Landscape September 2008
·	The Last Resort: Consequences of Preventive Military Action against Iran June 2008
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·	'How This Ends': Iraq's Uncertain Path toward National Reconciliation July 17, 2009
·	Iraq Withdrawal Deadline: Subtle Shift in U.S. Mission June 26, 2009
·	Deterring Iran: Lessons from History June 24, 2009
·	The Security Forces of the Islamic Republic and the Fate of the Opposition June 19, 2009
·	Stabilizing Iraq: Intelligence Lessons for Afghanistan May 28, 2009
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Articles & Op-Eds on Military and Security

·	Taming Iranian-backed Special Groups in Maysan Province June 2009
·	What Iran Has Been Doing While You Were Watching the Protests June 18, 2009
·	The Status and Future of the Awakening Movements June 2009
·	Iraqi Election Success? Not So FastFebruary 3, 2009
·	Ceasefire Hinges on Egypt Closing Smuggling Routes January 12, 2009
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Event Summaries on Military and Security

·	Deterring Iran: Lessons from History June 18, 2009
·	Intelligence Transformation: Meeting New Challenges in the Middle East and Beyond May 19, 2009
·	Peace through Security: America's Role in the Development of the Palestinian Authority Security Services 2009 Soref Symposium
·	Beyond the First 100 Days: Prospects for Obama Administration Middle East Strategy 2009 Soref Symposium
·	Preventing a Cascade of Instability in the Wake of Iranian Nuclear Progress March 4, 2009
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