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AnalysisVisualize Iraq – In Space
In their Seattle Times Op-Ed, CDI Senior Fellow Lawrence Korb and co-author Peter Ogden argue that the Bush administration’s efforts to militarize space will be as costly and counterproductive as the occupation in Iraq.
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Analysis
Space weapons cause problems
CDI Research Analyst Victoria Samson explains how for decades, U.S. policy has been to avoid putting weapons in space. But under the current administration, we see a reversal of that attitude. It appears that the military is quietly trying to establish programs so that the Uni...
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Analysis
The Brooklyn Connection
CDI Senior Analyst Rachel Stohl is featured in the accompanying website for the new PBS documentary, “The Brooklyn Connection,” airing Tuesday, July 19. From the PBS website: "The Brooklyn Connection" shows the terrifying ease with which a charming Brooklyn businessm...
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Analysis
Evolution of U.S. Policy on Small Arms
The following is a compilation of speeches, official documents, and policy notes by U.S. government officials on small arms from 1995-2005. This summary is intended to be a survey of the evolution of U.S. governmental policy, in order to give a broad history, as well as insigh...
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Analysis
First Reflections on the London Bombing: A View from Moscow
Dr. Ivan Safranchuk, director of the World Security Institute’s Moscow office, offers insight into the July 7 London bombings from the Russian perspective.