http://www.heritage.org/static/rss/international-conflicts.xmlInternational Conflicts - The Heritage Foundationen-US© Copyright 2013info@heritage.orgRSS Generator {C939264F-166A-4211-BCFA-7E7FF1636F27}http://www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2013/6/thucydides-scahill-and-dirty-historyJames Jay Carafano, Ph.D., James CarafanoIn his sweeping survey of America’s post-9/11 military campaigns, journalist Jeremy Scahill follows in the tradition of Herodotus and Thucydides. That’s not a good thing.Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400{EF398CD1-1656-45DD-8C16-BD5321FA7E8E}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/russian-missiles-to-syria-endanger-us-foreign-policy-goalsAriel Cohen, Ph.D., Ariel CohenThe U.S. and its allies need to take steps to bring Russia on board in search of a solution to the crisis in Syria.Wed, 29 May 2013 08:57:00 -0400{5DBEA9B2-B094-4C3F-A450-82C9EB795D27}http://www.heritage.org/research/lecture/2013/05/does-north-korea-have-a-missile-deliverable-nuclear-weaponMark B. Schneider, Mark SchneiderAccording to a recent unclassified Defense Intelligence Agency report, “DIA assesses with moderate confidence the North currently has nuclear weapons capable of delivery by ballistic missiles.” Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400{F9205DFC-F42E-4AC1-B713-E89B792945BC}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/syria-crisis-us-leadership-needed-to-coordinate-alliesJames Phillips, James PhillipsIf Washington continues its hands-off policy toward Syria, then Syria is likely to be dominated by Islamist extremists.Thu, 16 May 2013 10:29:00 -0400{BA9DEAAA-1D47-45C8-8FE0-9F08FCF5F07A}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/us-turkish-relations-greater-cooperation-should-be-goal-of-obama-erdogan-meetingJames Phillips, James PhillipsThe U.S. and Turkey face growing threats from Syria’s civil war, Iran’s nuclear program, and Iraq’s renewed sectarian violence.Wed, 15 May 2013 11:40:00 -0400{C1A3026A-E665-4640-9F76-EA71914051DA}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/05/syria-s-chemical-weapons-us-should-engage-syria-s-opposition-to-defuse-threatJames Phillips, James PhillipsAs bad as the reported Syrian chemical attacks are, a much worse threat would be posed if those weapons fall into the hands of terrorists.Wed, 01 May 2013 12:48:00 -0400{59CCBA5B-BA15-44E0-A70D-E2D4E56068E4}http://www.heritage.org/multimedia/video/2013/04/klingner-sit-room-n-koreaBruce Klingner, Bruce KlingnerSenior Research Fellow Bruce Klingner discusses North Korea on CNN's 'Situation Room'. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400{D8F11EA5-9340-42CF-B6C2-E643A2DF2E16}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/04/north-korean-threats-what-washington-should-doBruce Klingner, Bruce KlingnerThe Korean Peninsula is again in an escalatory cycle. But this time, there is far more doubt that either Korea can back away.Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:57:00 -0400{69FAFF1B-FC24-45EF-BE72-96C558EA335F}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/03/obama-s-middle-east-trip-security-goals-should-be-the-highest-priorityJames Phillips, James PhillipsThe security challenges posed by Iran and Syria should be the President’s highest Middle East priorities for the immediate future.Fri, 15 Mar 2013 15:15:00 -0400{D27F0D3D-4311-4398-8E74-9065CD15B324}http://www.heritage.org/multimedia/audio/2013/03/podcastcoffeybromundfalklandsTheodore Bromund, Luke Coffey, Jackie Anderson, Theodore R. Bromund, Ph.D., Luke Coffey, Jackie AndersonFellows Luke Coffey and Ted Bromund discuss the century-long feud between Argentina and the United Kingdom over sovereignty of the Falkland Islands on this week's Heritage in Focus. Jackie Anderson hosts. To get regular updates on Heritage in Focus podcasts, visit our RSS feed or subscribe on iTunes. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500{B012915C-8E22-48CA-936C-CD0918B1D15C}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/02/secretary-john-kerry-s-first-trip-overseas-and-the-syrian-crisisJames Phillips, James PhillipsSecretary Kerry needs to convince President Obama to offer stronger support for the Syrian opposition.Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:15:00 -0500{AF601F17-0512-48B6-B6C5-B9255D0F4D3B}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/02/afghan-national-security-force-us-should-back-a-robust-ansfLuke Coffey, Luke CoffeyNATO should learn the lessons of Afghanistan’s recent history and ensure that the ANSF are fully funded and capable.Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:54:00 -0500{A8D2DCF5-0F08-450D-9B7B-C25CC9AA7508}http://www.heritage.org/multimedia/video/2013/02/klingner-cavuto-n-koreaBruce Klingner, Bruce KlingnerSenior Research Fellow Bruce Klingner discusses the latest on North Korea's missile threat on Fox News' 'Your World with Neil Cavuto'. Tue, 05 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500{14C55BE3-84A5-4FE8-96F8-C86DE4E45086}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/01/north-korea-nuclear-test-time-for-us-and-un-to-get-serious-on-sanctionsBruce Klingner, Bruce KlingnerThe Obama Administration should overcome its reluctance to impose more extensive punitive measures against Pyongyang.Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:07:00 -0500{C102F8E3-253B-4696-BE78-16AB744665EA}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/01/indo-pakistani-tension-pakistan-should-crack-down-in-militant-infiltrationLisa Curtis, Lisa CurtisThe recent Indo–Pakistani border tensions are a reminder of the potential for military conflict between the two large nuclear powers.Fri, 25 Jan 2013 15:24:00 -0500{D12CF89B-C898-44AB-B66B-16602F7B6FFE}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2013/01/hagel-kerry-and-brennan-confirmation-hearings-middle-east-and-north-africa-issuesJames Phillips, James PhillipsThe Middle East and North Africa are critical focal points in the war on terror and Obama’s nominees must understand the region’s dangers.Thu, 17 Jan 2013 11:29:00 -0500{081399C9-2261-45E4-B659-B526A7849DB1}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/12/mali-military-force-is-not-the-solutionMorgan Lorraine Roach, Morgan Lorraine RoachThe U.S. should not let the urgency of a military intervention derail efforts to re-establish governance in Mali.Fri, 21 Dec 2012 15:50:00 -0500{4E7D8F08-1360-4310-B0C9-6B0D7D6B8938}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/12/the-arab-spring-descends-into-islamist-winter-implications-for-us-policyJames Phillips, James PhillipsIn 2011 and 2012, a wave of popular uprisings in North Africa and the Middle East shook the region’s autocratic regimes, prompting euphoric reactions in the West about an “Arab Spring” and a supposed new age of democracy. While the overthrow of authoritarian regimes can give democracy a chance to bloom, it has also created opportunities for a wide spectrum of Islamist parties to advance their undemocratic agendas.Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500{5B3D8620-6689-4B5E-9242-3C0F414F1877}http://www.heritage.org/research/testimony/2012/12/making-the-most-of-us-military-assistance-in-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congoJames Jay Carafano, Ph.D., James CarafanoU.S. military assistance in the Democratic Republic of the Congo should remain limited. Rather, U.S. military assets must remain focused on deterring large-scale conventional conflict and supporting efforts to counter an enduring global Islamist insurgency that includes a serious transnational terrorist threat. Wed, 19 Dec 2012 07:48:00 -0500{33E59F18-C971-419A-9C0B-CF082F56FC66}http://www.heritage.org/research/reports/2012/12/democratic-republic-of-congo-crisis-and-the-us-responseMorgan Lorraine Roach, Brett D. Schaefer, Morgan Lorraine Roach, Brett SchaeferThe U.N. peacekeeping mission has not resolved the instability in Congo. The U.S. should reassess its support for the mission and explore alternatives.Tue, 18 Dec 2012 15:13:00 -0500