Recent Publications & Commentary

The Sooner the US Exits Afghanistan, the Better

by Matthew Hoh, Matt Southworth

The Guardian, May 2013 | Article

There is no military solution to Afghan political problems. Staying longer only costs more lives and money... Read More »

Another Voice: Schumer’s Push for Program in New York is Off-target

by William D. Hartung

The Buffalo News, May 2013 | Article

If the Pentagon goes ahead with an East Coast missile defense system, Sen. Charles E. Schumer, D-N.Y., wants it to be based in New York State... Read More »

The Continuing Plight of the Cuban Five and Continuing Disappointment with the Administration's Cuba Policy

by Wayne Smith

May 2013 | Policy Brief

Wayne Smith follows up on a previous CIP study examining the case of the Cuban Five and the effect it has had on U.S.-Cuba relations... Read More »

Drones Over the Homeland: From Border Security to National Security

by Tom Barry

Truthout, May 2013 | Article

Public attention and Congressional review, writes Barry, should focus on the increasing militarization of border control, especially in the management of the border drone program... Read More »

Diplomacy Empowers Obama’s Syria Strategy

by Harry Blaney

Financial Times, May 2013 | Letter

In a letter to the Financial Times, Harry Blaney outlines options the U.S. can pursue in regards to Syria... Read More »