Books & Reports
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America’s National Interests: A Report From The Commission on America’s National Interests, 1996
What are the United States’ national interests in today’s world? (1) Foreign policy in the wake of the Cold War has been five years of ad hoc fits and starts, which if continued will jeopardize America’s values, fortunes, and lives; (2) The defining feature of American engagement in the Post-Cold War world has been confusion;
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Everyone Will Be Disappointed With the Day After in Gaza
In this report, we take a fresh look at the problem of what Gaza will look like after the war. A lot of people have written about the topic, mostly with unrealistic expectations or false assumptions, and the subject has become a moving target with the parties themselves changing the goalposts. This paper aims to
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Türkiye and the Problem of an ‘America First’ Foreign Policy
In this report, we question the assumptions of the America First foreign policy agenda by looking at the case study of Türkiye. This is a country that is at a crossroads, with incredible changes taking place, both in terms of the domestic political scene and the regional environment. Türkiye is now a pivotal player in
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New Report: How America Can Achieve Nuclear Energy Dominance
The Center for the National Interest is pleased to share a new report, “How America Can Achieve Nuclear Energy Dominance: Recommendations to Implement President Trump’s Policy Agenda,” released in partnership with Energy Innovation Reform Project. This forward-looking document outlines how the United States can revitalize its nuclear energy sector to meet rising domestic demand, compete
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Afghanistan’s Qoshtepa Canal and Water Security in Central Asia
The Center for the National Interest is pleased to present its latest report, Afghanistan’s Qoshtepa Canal and Water Security in Central Asia. Authored by Senior Fellow Andrew Kuchins and his colleagues, this report provides a comprehensive assessment of the Taliban’s ambitious canal project and its implications for regional stability, environmental sustainability, and U.S. foreign policy.
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