Security for a New Century Study Group
Security for a New Century is an ongoing briefing series for Congressional audiences, which seeks to inform policymakers on national security and foreign policy issues. The series runs regular off the record briefings in the House and Senate, featuring leading speakers from military, US government, diplomatic and think tank communities. It is currently the only program operating inside Congress to inform personal and committee staffers from both the House and Senate, on security issues. The program is run by a Congressional Fellow sponsored by Senators Richard Lugar (R-IN) and Ben Nelson (D-NE). Read More
Current Research
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Iran-Afghanistan-Pakistan USIP Briefing Series
Stimson's Security for a New Century and the U.S. Institute of Peace have partnered to present an eighteen-month, 15-part briefing series on Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan for Congress. Instability in this region is one of the highest national security priorities for the US, with internal dynamics and…Read More »
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Sudan’s Referendum
Ambassador Timothy Carney and Jonathan Temin joined us for a discussion on the upcoming January referendum in Sudan, the implications of Southern independence, and the future stability of the region. Ambassador Carney was the last American Ambassador to Sudan. Mr. Temin is the Senior Program Officer in the Center…Read More »
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Iran: Internal Politics and Global Ambitions
Dr. Ray Takeyh joined us for a discussion on recent political developments in Iran, the current round of multilateral negotiations and the future of U.S.-Iran relations. Dr. Takeyh is a senior fellow for Middle Eastern Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. He previously served as senior adviser to…Read More »
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Haiti’s Challenges
Haiti specialist Dr. Robert Maguire joined us for a discussion on Haiti's recent elections and the country's continuing struggle to rebuild following the January earthquake. Dr. Maguire is chairman of the Haiti Working Group at the U.S. Institute of Peace and an associate professor of International Affairs in the…Read More »
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Monsoon: The Indian Ocean and the Future of American Power
Best-selling author Robert D. Kaplan and Ambassador Arun K. Singh joined us for a discussion of Mr. Kaplan's new book Monsoon: The Indian Ocean and the Future of American Power. Mr. Kaplan is a senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security in Washington and a national…Read More »
Videos
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July 23, 2010
Water Management and Conflict in Pakistan -
October 23, 2009
Mike Young on Displaced Civilians in Pakistan -
October 16, 2009
Andre Le Sage on Somalia