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Mar 4, 2008

U.S. Arms Sales Agreements with the Middle East, 1999-2006

The United States is far and away the leader in arms sales agreements with the Middle East. This analysis shows why.

Mar 3, 2008

U.S. Arms Sales Agreements Worldwide, 1999-2006

The United States is far and away the leader in worldwide arms sales agreements. This analysis shows why.

Feb 29, 2008

An Early Look Ahead: What to Expect from Clinton, McCain, and Obama on National Security

In this comprehensive analysis, Executive Director John Isaacs compares and contrasts the three remaining presidential candidates' positions on Iraq, Iran, nuclear weapons, missile defense, and much more.

Feb 6, 2008

As Substitute for Diplomacy, $20 Billion Saudi Arms Deal Falls Short

The sale of high-tech Joint Direct Attack Munitions weaponry to Saudi Arabia, unveiled in January 2008 as part of a larger $20 billion U.S. weapons package headed to the Middle East, is yet another example of the United States substituting arms sales for vigorous international diplomacy.

Feb 4, 2008

Iran Policy in the FY 2009 International Affairs Budget Request

On February 4, the U.S. Department of State posted a Summary and Highlights of the Fiscal Year 2009 International Affairs budget request (also known as Function 150). The summary reveals details regarding Iran-related funding.

Feb 1, 2008

Highlights of Congressional Action on National Security in 2007

This compilation briefly summarizes Congressional action on key national security issues in 2007, including funding for Reliable Replacement Warhead, nuclear nonproliferation, missile defense, Iran, the Department of Defense, and ongoing military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Jan 14, 2008

As Substitute for Diplomacy, $20 Billion U.S. Arms Deal Falls Short

On January 14, 2008 the Bush administration initiated the formal 30-day notification process for the proposed sale of 900 Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs) to Saudi Arabia. The sale of this JDAM technology, part of a larger $20 billion arms deal first announced in July 2007, is aimed squarely at U.S. efforts to contain Iran. In this new report by Travis Sharp and Katie Mounts, learn how the United States continues to use deadly technologies as the currency of friendship with foreign nations.

Jan 4, 2008

Congress and Iran: 2007 Review and 2008 Outlook

Congress devoted much attention to Iran in 2007, but by and large, it focused its efforts on hyping the threat from Iran. Growing concern over a potential conflict, however, led many members to introduce resolutions that would reinforce Congressional war-making authority.

Dec 28, 2007

Year in Review: Congress and National Security in 2007

Congress's failure to end the disastrous Iraq War in 2007 masked a series of less visible but nonetheless important triumphs on national security issues.

Dec 12, 2007

Divestment: The Wrong Answer for Dealing with Iran

This resource outlines some of the main reasons why divestment is not an effective long-term U.S. strategy for dealing with Iran's nuclear program.

Dec 11, 2007

Iran Policy in the FY2008 Defense Authorization Bill (H.R. 1585) Conference Agreement

On December 6, 2007, House and Senate conferees agreed on the conference report for the Fiscal Year 2008 Defense Authorization bill. Some important Iran policy language was included in the conference report.

Dec 4, 2007

Diplomacy with Iran: An Idea Whose Time Has Come

Don't be diverted by the Bush administration and the Iran hawks who are now on the defensive with their "neck-snapping spin." Responses from Congress and around the world indicate that direct U.S. diplomacy with Iran is an idea whose time has come.

Dec 4, 2007

New Intelligence Estimate on Iran Shows Options Beyond 'War Versus Capitulation'

With the right mixture of diplomatic tools, the National Intelligence Estimate presents an opportunity to break the deadlock for resolving the challenge of Iran's nuclear program without reducing ourselves to the false choice of war or capitulation.

Nov 23, 2007

War Is Peace, Sanctions Are Diplomacy

In this comprehensive analysis, Iran expert Carah Ong explains how sanctions against Iran are punitive measures, not serious diplomacy, and how the Bush administration has never undertaken a sustained diplomatic initiative aimed either at inducing Iran to cease enriching uranium or at soothing broader US-Iranian tensions. The Bush administration's persistent refusal to take military options "off the table," combined with its intensified rhetoric against Iran, has made sanctions palatable to allies but not alleviated the political disputes that keep the US and Iran on a collision course.

Oct 25, 2007

Ad Campaign on Iran

In its ongoing efforts to raise public awareness about vital national security issues, the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation has launched an ad campaign, both online and in print, to raise awareness about the dangers of a U.S. military attack on Iran.

Sep 26, 2007

Resource Conflict in the Twenty-First Century

With upward trends in consumption, many analysts predict that the world will suffer severe oil shortages in 40-60 years, followed by natural gas shortages in 60-80 years. These non-renewable resources will also be allocated to many more people: the global population will be around 8.5 billion in 2025, 9.5 billion in 2050, and 10 billion in 2075.

Sep 21, 2007

It's Past Time to Sit Down with Iran

The drumbeat for American action against Iran has steadily grown over the past year. The latest call to arms came during congressional testimony on the situation in Iraq by General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker.

Sep 20, 2007

The Victor?

In his continuing effort to bolster support for the Iraq war, President Bush traveled to Reno, Nevada, on August 28 to speak to the annual convention of the American Legion. He emphatically warned of the Iranian threat should the United States withdraw from Iraq.

Aug 9, 2007

Backgrounder on Proposed U.S. Arms Sale to the Middle East

In July, it was announced that the United States plans to sell at least $20 billion in advanced weapons to Saudi Arabia and its neighbors in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Aug 1, 2007

Empowering Iranians Who Oppose Regime Will Backfire

The idea that America and its partners should support democratic opposition and remove MEK from the terrorist list of organizations is highly misinformed.

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