http://www.heritage.org/static/rss/international-conflicts.xmlInternational Conflicts - The Heritage Foundationen-US© Copyright 2012info@heritage.orgRSS Generator {6C442E40-8A5C-444A-A858-E6434EC2A111}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/05/pakistan-missed-opportunity-to-repair-ties-with-usLisa CurtisThe U.S. should remain firm on its counterterrorism demands of Pakistan.Tue, 22 May 2012 13:57:00 -0400{42533CA1-F255-40C4-B6DE-4BAD920341AE}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/05/boko-haram-should-be-designated-as-a-foreign-terrorist-organizationMorgan Lorraine RoachFTO designation would restrict Boko Haram’s ability to operate and limit the threat the organization poses to the United States and its citizens.Tue, 22 May 2012 11:27:00 -0400{C769B6DC-D0B7-446E-A807-88391C02FE19}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/05/iran-nuclear-talks-us-should-stand-firmJames PhillipsThe U.S. cannot afford to be suckered into endless talks that allow Tehran to buy time to build a nuclear weapon.Tue, 22 May 2012 11:01:00 -0400{A18FD7DF-9E2A-4494-B11B-BBA6BFE0C389}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/05/providing-the-capabilities-that-the-common-defense-requiresRebeccah HeinrichsThreats to America’s security, way of life, and allies are increasing rather than decreasing. Instability persists in the Middle East, terrorists continue to plot attacks, adversaries buy and sell ballistic missiles and nuclear technologyMon, 21 May 2012 11:12:00 -0400{9AB380A8-9346-4584-BB65-4122CF20B5D1}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/05/time-for-a-freedom-and-solidarity-agenda-for-cubaRay Walser, Ph.D.U.S. policy should assist and welcome a free, democratic, and prosperous Cuba into the ranks of market-friendly, democratic Western states. Thu, 17 May 2012 14:36:00 -0400{B87F5DEA-A479-44FC-8479-6062D094E59E}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/05/the-2012-nato-summit-in-chicago-nato-in-need-of-american-leadershipLuke CoffeyThe 2012 NATO Summit in Chicago is an opportunity for the U.S. to provide much needed leadership for NATO.Wed, 16 May 2012 14:52:00 -0400{46D88608-AEDE-42CB-87D5-F03DBF3D802F}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/05/why-conservatives-should-fund-and-support-a-strong-national-defenseThe Honorable Jon KylVigilance must be reinforced by the ability to act. Today, America’s ability to provide for the common defense is threatened by successive rounds of defense cuts. Tue, 15 May 2012 17:38:00 -0400{BBB46E8F-C867-43F1-88A5-6814C964188B}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/05/south-china-sea-dispute-between-china-and-the-philippines-safeguarding-americas-interestsWalter LohmanIf the Administration mishandles the Scarborough Shoal standoff, American commitment to its treaty allies and freedom of navigation will be questioned.Mon, 14 May 2012 19:00:00 -0400{26145EEE-FD3E-4245-8CF4-BE0C23770102}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/05/protect-america-from-whatPeter BrookesThe unfortunate fact is that the world remains a dangerous place, replete with states and non-state actors that hold—or could hold—America and its global interests at serious risk.Mon, 14 May 2012 01:00:00 -0400{9E593F9D-4ADC-4699-ADF5-13D8B063C4BB}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/testimony/2012/04/nato-the-chicago-summit-and-us-foreign-policyLuke CoffeyOn May 20-21, 2012, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will hold its first summit in the U.S. in more than 13 years. This will also be the first NATO summit in the U.S. ever to be held outside Washington, D.C. The theme running through the conference is expected to be renewing the transatlantic relationship between North America and Europe. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:05:00 -0400{F6DE5220-0581-4BE2-95B8-E60F1D54241E}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/04/the-us-must-move-cautiously-on-taliban-reconciliationLisa CurtisIf the Taliban is able to regain influence in Afghanistan without breaking ties with international terrorism, al-Qaeda and other terrorist groups could re-establish safe haven there.Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:00:00 -0400{2A578AE4-77F1-465B-8239-0C0E453A3BCB}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/04/lords-resistance-army-symptom-of-central-africas-larger-problemsMorgan Lorraine RoachUnless governance in central Africa improves, efforts to eliminate the LRA will be hindered.Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:02:00 -0400{0C80F49E-A9B8-4D59-826D-3A75AA4D0CF4}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/04/uncertainties-over-north-korea-leadership-transition-broader-contingency-planning-essentialBruce KlingnerKim Jong-un is in control of North Korea, the world’s most volatile nuclear power. If North Korea chooses to continue its aggressive policies, Washington and allies should be prepared to enact a list of policies designed to diminish the North Korean threatTue, 10 Apr 2012 17:36:00 -0400{DF0D2771-9174-4058-9950-A5833A748C9C}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/04/international-criminal-court-refusal-to-investigate-alleged-israeli-crimesBrett SchaeferThe International Criminal Court has stated that it has no jurisdiction in Palestine for the moment, but the ICC prosecutor laid out a path to overcome that issue. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:18:00 -0400{0370FED7-E934-47DA-8416-2EAA56A2A875}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/03/us-egypt-relations-greater-pressure-needed-to-ensure-successful-egyptian-transitionJames PhillipsWashington should serve notice that if Egyptian leaders continue to stoke anti-Americanism, they will lose U.S. financial support and possibly their hold on power.Tue, 27 Mar 2012 17:37:00 -0400{47B03302-785D-4EB3-94CB-A094A564E3A3}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/03/a-threat-to-the-west-the-rise-of-islamist-insurgency-in-the-northern-caucasusAriel Cohen, Ph.D.The Islamist insurgency in Russia’s Northern Caucasus threatens to turn the region into a haven for international terrorism and to destabilize the entire region, which is a critical hub of oil and gas pipelines located at Europe’s doorstep. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:06:00 -0400{7E9F9ADA-1C47-42E2-B8FF-DBC16A4F8C20}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/03/us-should-allow-south-korea-to-extend-its-missile-rangeBruce KlingnerSouth Korea should be allowed to extend its missile range so it can sufficiently deter, defend, and defeat North Korean hostile actions. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:07:00 -0400{002B0A5D-AC8A-4F2F-AA68-FA0722057E23}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/03/boko-haram-threat-of-the-nigerian-islamist-insurgencyMorgan Lorraine RoachThe United States should not overlook the threat terrorist group Boko Haram poses to U.S. interests in Africa and potentially to the homeland.Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:51:00 -0400{D1B50FEA-B269-46E2-B23A-9B93B42DBF77}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/03/us-pakistan-relations-and-terrorist-sanctuariesLisa CurtisIn an opportunity to improve U.S.–Pakistani relations, Pakistani officials should not overplay their hand but should recognize that U.S. officials are equally frustrated. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 17:39:00 -0400{72F62D7B-C3D4-470D-8FE6-10F63FD69E0D}http://www.heritage.org/sitecore/content/home/research/reports/2012/03/north-korea-missile-announcement-undermines-diplomatic-outreachBruce KlingnerWashington and its allies must take all necessary measures to guard against nuclear, missile, and conventional force attacks by North Korea.Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:25:00 -0400