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Sanctions: Strategy, Implementation and Enforcement

Ray Takeyh — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:37:36 -0400

In his testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives, Ray Takeyh discusses the conflicting priorities of Iran's Supreme Leader. Khamenei needs America as an enemy and a robust nuclear infrastructure to legitimize his rule. Yet, these enmities only further erode his economy and potentially threaten his hold on power.

Moving Forward on Visa Policy

Edward Alden — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:00:31 -0400

In his testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives, Edward Alden argues that the United States needs a broader package of legislation that includes expanding the Visa Waiver Program and encourages more efficient visa security screening.

NATO: Chicago and Beyond

Charles A. Kupchan — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:06:22 -0400

Charles A. Kupchan testifies before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on the future of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and what's at stake in the upcoming Chicago summit.

North Korea’s Missiles, Nukes, and False Promises: How to Respond?

Scott A. Snyder — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:00:10 -0400

In his testimony before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Scott Snyder argues that the United States should redouble its efforts to shape North Korea's strategic environment rather than try to identify the right combination of carrots and sticks to be used in a negotiation with Pyongyang.

China’s Global Quest for Resources and Implications for the United States

Elizabeth C. Economy — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:00:27 -0500

China's search for food and land in Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa, reflects the country's pressing scarcity of water. China's approach has set off alarm bells in the region and the United States should work actively to address China's water security needs, argues Elizabeth Economy before the House U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission.

The United States, China, and the Globalization of Science and Technology

Adam Segal — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:18:42 -0400

As the United States manages its relationship with China on science and technology, Adam Segal argues that the United States will have to maintain its scientific strength at home, while pressuring China on its mercantilist technology policies.

Promoting Peace? Reexamining U.S. Aid to the Palestinian Authority

Elliott Abrams — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:01:50 -0400

With the upcoming vote at the United Nations on Palestinian statehood, Elliott Abrams urges Congress to reexamine the U.S. aid program to the Palestinian Authority in his testimony before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Indefensible Budget Cuts

Max Boot — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:00:52 -0400

In his testimony before the House Armed Services Committee, Max Boot argues that the impact of budget cuts has the potential to devastate our armed forces and do more damage to their fighting capacity than any other external foe.

Fulfilling Treaty Obligations and Protecting Americans Abroad

John B. Bellinger III — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:00:39 -0400

John B. Bellinger III testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the practical benefits that enactment of the Consular Notification Compliance Act of 2011 will have for Americans who are detained and imprisoned by other countries.

Massacre at Camp Ashraf: Implications for U.S. Policy

Ray Takeyh — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:04:16 -0400

In testimony before the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Ray Takeyh says that mutual antipathy to the presence of the Iranian opposition party Mujahidin-i Khalq in Iraq is the one issue that has brought Tehran and Baghdad together.

Evaluating the Reset: Is It Time for a Pause?

Stephen Sestanovich — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:28:16 -0400

Stephen Sestanovich testifies before the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee that, though the U.S. and Russia restored broadly cooperative ties after 2008, the relationship is marked by lingering frustration and even friction.

Economic and Fiscal Conditions

Peter R. Orszag — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:56:48 -0400

In remarks prepared for a postponed Senate Committee on Finance hearing, Peter Orszag argues that the U.S. must address both the weak labor market and an unsustainable fiscal path over the medium and long term.

Preserving Progress: Transitioning Authority and Implementing the Strategic Framework in Iraq

Max Boot — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:30:29 -0400

Max Boot testifies before the House Subcommittee on the Middle East and South Asia on the future of the U.S. relationship with Iraq.

Chinese Technology Policy and American Innovation

Adam Segal — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:58:03 -0400

Adam Segal testifies before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on China's technology policies and argues that while the long-term impact is uncertain, the United States must push back against them to maintain its comparative advantage.

Derivatives Clearinghouses: Opportunities and Challenges

Benn Steil — Wed, 25 May 2011 09:30:44 -0400

Benn Steil testifies before the Senate on the importance of regulatory reforms to make U.S. markets more resilient to the failures of individual financial institutions. He argues that well capitalized and regulated central derivatives clearinghouses have historically provided the best example of successful "safe-fail" risk management in the derivatives industry.

The Secure Visas Act

Edward Alden — Wed, 11 May 2011 13:30:08 -0400

Edward Alden testifies before the House Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement. He warns that unnecessary visa delays damage the United States' reputation as a country that champions fairness and due process.

Long Term Goals for Afghanistan and Their Near Term Implications

Stephen Biddle — Tue, 10 May 2011 10:00:00 -0400

Stephen Biddle testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on the long term vision needed to guide short term decisions in Afghanistan.

What Is an Acceptable End-State for Afghanistan?

Richard N. Haass — Tue, 03 May 2011 10:00:07 -0400

Richard N. Haass testifies before the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations about U.S. policy toward Afghanistan, what constitutes an acceptable end-state in that country, and how the United States can best work to bring it about.

Innovation, Espionage, and Chinese Technology Policy

Adam Segal — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:21:18 -0400

Adam Segal testifies before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations about Chinese cyber espionage and China's desire to reduce its dependence on the West for advanced technologies.

Perspectives on the Crisis in Libya

Richard N. Haass — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 10:00:31 -0400

Richard N. Haass testifies before the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations about the U.S. approach to the ongoing civil war in Libya, and offers recommendations for its policy going forward.

Roots of Protest and the Party Response in China

Elizabeth C. Economy — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:00:06 -0500

Elizabeth Economy testifies before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission on the roots of protests in China and tactics used by the Chinese government in response.

Egypt, Lebanon, and U.S. Policy in the Middle East

Elliott Abrams — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 11:11:38 -0500

Elliott Abrams testifies before the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs on recent developments in Egypt and Lebanon and their implications for U.S. policy and allies in the broader Middle East.

Indian Reforms: Yesterday and Today

Jagdish N. Bhagwati — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:55:05 -0500

Jagdish Bhagwati testifies before the Indian parliament about the impact of economic reforms made in the early 1990s, and the way forward.

The Future of Political Reform in China

Elizabeth C. Economy — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:49:03 -0500

Elizabeth C. Economy testifies before the Congressional-Executive Commission on China on political activist and Nobel Peace Laureate Liu Xiaobo and the future of political reform in China.

U.S. Spotlight on Human Trafficking: Taking Stock of What Has Worked

Mark P. Lagon — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:34:52 -0400

Mark Lagon testifies before the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs on human trafficking. He offers recommendations on four areas for action by the United States.

Untangling Attribution: Moving to Accountability in Cyberspace

Robert K. Knake — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:00:45 -0400

Robert K. Knake testifies before the House of Representatives Committee on Science and Technology on the role of attack attribution in preventing cyber attacks and how attribution technologies can affect the anonymity and the privacy of Internet users.

Moving Beyond Merida in U.S.-Mexico Security Cooperation

Shannon K. O'Neil — Thu, 27 May 2010 11:22:13 -0400

Shannon K. O'Neil testifies before the U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on Foreign Affairs and Committee on Homeland Security on the way forward for U.S.-Mexico security cooperation.

Is It Time to Repeal Jackson-Vanik for Russia?

Stephen Sestanovich — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 02:00:58 -0400

Stephen Sestanovich testifies before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs' Subcommittee on Terrorism, Non-Proliferation, and Trade on the need to repeal the Jackson-Vanik amendment.

China's Green Energy and Environmental Policies

Elizabeth C. Economy — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 16:39:05 -0400

Elizabeth C. Economy testifies before the U.S.-China Economic & Security Review Commission of the U.S. House of Representatives on China's evolving climate change diplomacy and relations with the developing world, as well as implications for the U.S. policy and investment.

Visa Overstay Tracking - Progress and Pitfalls

Edward Alden — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 09:10:46 -0400

Edward Alden testifies before the House Committee on Homeland Security on the obstacles preventing the U.S. government from accurately identifying those who come lawfully to the United States but then overstay their terms of entry.