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February 09, 2011

Is Caution the Right U.S. Strategy?

By David Makovsky
New York Times

Given the complexity of the Egyptian political situation, Washington would be wise to couple public support for democratic values with quiet support for Egyptian military efforts to reach the widest range of democratic opposition forces.

Seeking to Protect Egypt's Democratic Transition

By Dina Guirguis
The Hill

Although the Muslim Brotherhood is likely to play some role in a post-Mubarak Egyptian government, continued stalemate risks radicalizing other elements and empowering radicals. Washington should seek to encourage and protect a democratic transition sooner than later.

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The Claim for Recognition of Israel as a Jewish State: A Reassessment

This new study by Tal Becker demystifies the often misleading debate and offers grounds to reconcile the issue and overcome what has become a major stumbling block to an Israeli-Palestinian agreement.

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Imagining the Israeli-Palestinian Border

Explore various land swap proposals and see detailed information about every Israeli and Palestinian community in the West Bank. This interactive map enables users to examine these proposals from a local perspective, down to the level of individual streets and buildings.

Iran in Iraq: The Role of Muqtada al-Sadr

Despite the quick departure back to Iran of radical Iraqi Shiite leader Muqtada al-Sadr, he remains a significant force in Iraq, where he is viewed by some as a political and military proxy of Iran.

Mohamed ElBaradei: On the Record

This PolicyWatch collects recent public statements by Egyptian opposition figure and former IAEA chief Mohamed ElBaradei on issues ranging from domestic politics to relations with Israel to Iran.

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Agenda: Iran

·	The Perfect Handshake with Iran: Prudent Military Strategy and Pragmatic Engagement Policy By Patrick Clawson
·	Gulf of Conflict: A History of U.S.-Iranian Confrontation at Sea By David B. Crist
·	Arab Reactions to a Nuclear-Armed Iran By Tariq Khaitous
·	Engaging Iran: Lessons from the Past Patrick Clawson, editor
·	Iran's Asymmetric Naval Warfare By Fariborz Haghshenass
·	The Last Resort: Consequences of Preventive Military Action against Iran By Patrick Clawson and Michael Eisenstadt
·	Energy in Danger: Iran, Oil, and the West By Simon Henderson
·	Apocalyptic Politics: On the Rationality of Iranian Policy By Mehdi Khalaji
·	Speaking about the Unspeakable: U.S.-Israeli Dialogue on Iran's Nuclear Program By Chuck Freilich
·	Deterring the Ayatollahs: Complications in Applying Cold War Strategy to Iran Patrick Clawson and Michael Eisenstadt, editors





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