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Foreign Affairs Volume 89, Issue 5, Sep. /Oct. 2010 1. Title: Out of Order Authors: Moten, Matthew Abstract: In this article the author comments on the dismissal of general Stanley McChrystal by U.S. president Barack Obama, who removed him from his post of commander of the armed forces fighting in Afghanistan. McChrystal was dismissed for making disparaging comments about civilian leadership. The author asserts that Obama was adhering to the constitutional principle of control of the military by civilians. He suggest that the incident does not indicate a crisis in relations between political forces and the U.S. armed forces, but it does remind military leaders of the need for appropriate professional behavior. 2. Title: Smaller and Safer Authors: Blair, Bruce; Esin, Victor; McKinzie, Matthew; Yarynich, Valery; Zolotarev, Pavel. Abstract: The authors discuss the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) between the U.S. and Russia and the U.S. nuclear strategy. The authors contend that the treaty neither reduces the amount of overkill in either country's arsenal, nor changes their launch-ready alert postures. U.S. nuclear missiles are still poised to fire rapidly in response to enemy attacks, which carries the risk of false alarms. They say that in further negotiations, the U.S. and Russia need to reduce their nuclear stockpiles beyond the agreed limit in New START, and that this will still ensure a stable nuclear deterrent. 3. Title: Beyond Moderates and Militants Authors: Malley, Robert; Harling, Peter Abstract: In this essay the authors discuss American foreign policy initiatives with regard to the Middle East during the administration of U.S. president Barack Obama. They fault U.S. policy makers for applying antiquated solutions to contemporary difficulties and tensions, because in doing so they fail to take advantage of opportunities that would result in real change in the region. The authors advise the Obama administration not to see a clean split between pro- and anti-American elements functioning the area. In addition they comment on the actions of

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Foreign AffairsVolume 89, Issue 5, Sep. /Oct. 20101. Title: Out of OrderAuthors: Moten, MatthewAbstract: In this article the author comments on the dismissal of general Stanley McChrystal by U.S. president Barack Obama, who removed him from his post of commander of the armed forces fighting in Afghanistan. McChrystal was dismissed for making disparaging comments about civilian leadership. The author asserts that Obama was adhering to the constitutional principle of control of the military by civilians. He suggest that the incident does not indicate a crisis in relations between political forces and the U.S. armed forces, but it does remind military leaders of the need for appropriate professional behavior.2. Title: Smaller and SaferAuthors: Blair, Bruce; Esin, Victor; McKinzie, Matthew; Yarynich, Valery; Zolotarev, Pavel.Abstract: The authors discuss the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) between the U.S. and Russia and the U.S. nuclear strategy. The authors contend that the treaty neither reduces the amount of overkill in either country's arsenal, nor changes their launch-ready alert postures. U.S. nuclear missiles are still poised to fire rapidly in response to enemy attacks, which carries the risk of false alarms. They say that in further negotiations, the U.S. and Russia need to reduce their nuclear stockpiles beyond the agreed limit in New START, and that this will still ensure a stable nuclear deterrent.3. Title: Beyond Moderates and MilitantsAuthors: Malley, Robert; Harling, PeterAbstract: In this essay the authors discuss American foreign policy initiatives with regard to the Middle East during the administration of U.S. president Barack Obama. They fault U.S. policy makers for applying antiquated solutions to contemporary difficulties and tensions, because in doing so they fail to take advantage of opportunities that would result in real change in the region. The authors advise the Obama administration not to see a clean split between pro- and anti-American elements functioning the area. In addition they comment on the actions of Iran, Syria and Turkey.4. Title: Bringing Israel's Bomb Out of the BasementAuthors: Cohen, Avner; Miller, MarvinAbstract: In this article the authors discuss Israel and its possession of nuclear weapons. They note that Israel has neither confirmed nor denied that it has a nuclear arsenal. As tensions with Iran increase and as Israel is put under pressure to be a signatory to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, the authors suggest that it is time for a new Israeli policy on nuclear weapons. The authors assert that Israel can change its policy on nuclear weapons without putting its security in jeopardy and prove that it is a responsible nuclear power.5. Title: How to Handle Hamas.Authors: Byman, Daniel.Abstract: In this article the author considers Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist organization, noting that it is an important factor in Israel's security and in Palestinian politics. Despite these factors Hamas is shunned by the international community. The author suggests that Israel ease its siege of the Gaza Strip in an effort to win concessions from Hamas. According to the article Israel and the international community could exploit weaknesses within Hamas to prevent the organization from undermining peace negotiations in the region.6. Title: Staying PowerAuthors: O'Hanlon, MichaelAbstract: In this article the author considers aspects of the U.S. policy on Afghanistan and the conduct of the Afghan War. He notes that the U.S. population and U.S. president Barack Obama have doubts about the efficacy of the policy with regard to Afghanistan. The author states that realistic forecasts and projections suggest that the U.S. will remain a presence in Afghanistan for a significant period of time. A number of issues are addressed including U.S. goals in Afghanistan, the training of Afghan security forces, and a resurgence of Taliban guerrilla fighters.7. Title: Russia's New NobilityAuthors: Soldatov, Andrei; Borogan, Irina.Abstract: In this essay the author discusses the state of the Russian security apparatus. The resurgence of Russian security agencies under the administration of president and prime minister Vladimir Putin is noted. The author states that officers in the upper reaches of the security services, particularly the Federal Security Service (FSB), exercise a significant amount of influence over Russia's internal politics, international relations and economic policy. The author asserts that modernization of the country under president Dmitry Medvedev must include a curb on the power of the security services.8. Title: Defending a New DomainAuthors: Lynn III, William J.Abstract: In this essay the author examines aspects of the cyber warfare mounted against the United States and measures taken by the U.S. Department of Defense to counter it. It is noted that more than 100 foreign intelligence agencies are engaged in trying to pierce the digital computer networks of the U.S. military. In order to combat these attacks the U.S. has engaged in a number of measures including making partnerships with allied governments and private companies, creating sophisticated cyber defenses, and has established Cyber Command, a branch of the U.S. armed forces.9. Title: Not Ready for Prime TimeAuthors: Castaeda, Jorge G.Abstract: In this essay the author examines aspects of global governance and the role and make-up of leading international institutions. It is noted that these entities need to be re-worked to reflect the changes in the distribution of global power. The author asserts that global government and institutions would suffer if developing nations, specifically Brazil, China, India, and South Africa, were included with established nations in controlling these institutions. He states that these countries have an uncertain grasp of democracy, human rights, nuclear nonproliferation and environmental protection.10. Title: Decoding Double Talk.Authors: Berman, Paul.Abstract: In this article the author responds to "Veiled Truths," an article by Marc Lynch that appeared in the July/August 2010 issue of "Foreign Affairs." While he finds merit in Lynch's suggestion that U.S. diplomats should play Islamist movements against one another, he has a number of doubts about other arguments made in the piece. The author takes issue with Lynch's characterization of Hamas, an Islamist organization, as "moderate."The central focus of the article is on the author's refutation of Lynch's critique of the author's book "The Flight of the Intellectuals."11. Title: The Nazis' Arabian Nights.Authors: Herf, Jeffrey.Abstract: In this article the author offers a critique of "Veiled Truths," an article by Marc Lynch that appeared in the July/August 2010 issue of "Foreign Affairs." "Veiled Truths" is an examination of "The Flight of the Intellectuals," a book by Paul Berman, in which Lynch found Berman's references to Islam and Nazism to be a distraction. The author of this article defends Berman and cites a number of issues linking Islam and Islamic fundamentalists to Nazi Germany before and during the Second World War.12. Title: Lynch Replies.Authors: Lynch, Marc.Abstract: In this article the author responds to criticism leveled against him and his article "Veiled Truths," that appeared in the July/August 2010 issue of "Foreign Affairs." In that article he took to task Paul Berman who, in his book "The Flight of the Intellectuals," linked Islam and Nazism. In his reply, the author addresses a number of issues including his contention that Islam in Europe provides an opportunity for Muslims to live as citizens and believers in Islam, the opinions of Yusuf al-Qaradawi, an Islamist scholar, and errors in the book "Nazi Propaganda for the Arab World."

13. Title: An Unlikely Trio.

Authors: Akyol, Mustafa.

Abstract: The article reviews the book "Reset: Iran, Turkey and America's Future," by Stephen Kinzer.14. Title: Hydraulic Pressures

Authors: Nickum, James E.

Abstract: The article reviews the books "Water: The Epic Struggle for Wealth, Power and Civilization," by Steven Solomon, "Bottled and Sold: The Story Behind Our Obsession With Bottled Water," by Peter H. Gleick, and "Running Out of Water: The Looming Crisis and Solutions to Conserve Our Most Precious Resource," by Peter Rogers and Susan Leal.

15. Title: Interdependency Theory.

Authors: Tay, Simon

Abstract: The article reviews the books "Awakening Giants, Feet of Clay: Assessing the Economic Rise of China and India," by Pranab Bardhan and "Playing Our Game: Why China's Rise Doesn't Threaten the West," by Edward S. Steinfeld.

16. Title: The Frugal Superpower: Americas Global Leadership in a Cash-Strapped Era.Authors: Ikenberry, G. JohnAbstract: The article reviews the book "The Frugal Superpower: Americas Global Leadership in a Cash-Strapped Era," by Michael Mandelbaum.17. Title: Follies of Power: America's Unipolar FantasyAuthors: Ikenberry, G. JohnAbstract: The article reviews the book "Follies of Power: America's Unipolar Fantasy," by David P. Calleo.18. Title: ConUNdrum: The Limits of the United Nations and the Search for Alternatives.Authors: Ikenberry, G. JohnAbstract: The article reviews the book "ConUNdrum: The Limits of the United Nations and the Search for Alternatives," edited by Brett D. Schaefer.19. Title: Grand Strategies: Literature, Statecraft, and World Order.Authors: Ikenberry, G. JohnAbstract: The article reviews the book "Grand Strategies: Literature, Statecraft, and World Order," by Charles Hill.20. Title: The End of the Free Market: Who Wins the War Between States and Corporations?Authors: Cooper, Richard N.Abstract: The article reviews the book "The End of the Free Market: Who Wins the War Between States and Corporations?," by Ian Bremmer.21. Title: On the Brink Inside the Race to Stop the Collapse of the Global Financial System.Authors: Cooper, Richard NAbstract: The article reviews the book "On the Brink: Inside the Race to Stop the Collapse of the Global Financial System," by Henry M. Paulson Jr.22. Title: America's Global Advantage: US Hegemony and International Cooperation.Authors: Ikenberry, G. John.Abstract: The article reviews the book "America's Global Advantage: US Hegemony and International Cooperation," by Carla Norrlof.23. Title: Piracy: The Intellectual Property Wars From Gutenberg to Gates/Against Intellectual Monopoly.Authors: Cooper, Richard N.Abstract: The article reviews two books which are "Piracy: The Intellectual Property Wars From Gutenberg to Gates" by Adrian Johns and "Against Intellectual Monopoly" by Michele Boldrin and David K. Levine.24. Title: The Great Brain Race: How Global Universities Are Reshaping the World.Authors: Cooper, Richard N.Abstract: The article reviews the book "The Great Brain Race: How Global Universities Are Reshaping the World," by Ben Wildavsky.25. Title: Misadventures of the Most Favored Nations: Clashing Egos, Inflated Ambitions, and the Great Shambles of the World Trade System.Authors: Cooper, Richard N.Abstract: The article reviews the book "Misadventures of the Most Favored Nations: Clashing Egos, Inflated Ambitions, and the Great Shambles of the World Trade System," by Paul Blustein.26. Title: The Tenth Parallel: Dispatches From the Fault Line Between Christianity and Islam/Taming the Gods: Religion and Democracy on Three Continents.Authors: Thomas, Scott M.Abstract: The article reviews two books which are "The Tenth Parallel: Dispatches From the Fault Line Between Christianity and Islam" by Eliza Griswold and "Taming the Gods: Religion and Democracy on Three Continents" by Ian Buruma.27. Title: The Father of Us All: War and History, Ancient and ModernAuthors: Freedman, Lawrence D.Abstract: The article reviews the book "The Father of Us All: War and History, Ancient and Modern," by Victor Davis Hanson.28. Title: Be Very Afraid: The Cultural Responses to Terror, Pandemics, Environmental Devastation, Nuclear Annihilation, and Other Threats.Authors: Freedman, Lawrence D.Abstract: The article reviews the book "Be Very Afraid: The Cultural Responses to Terror, Pandemics, Environmental Devastation, Nuclear Annihilation, and Other Threats," by Robert Wuthnow.29. Title: Irrational Security: The Politics of Defense From Reagan to Obama/Buying National Security: How America Plans and Pays for Its Global Role and Safety at Home.Authors: Freedman, Lawrence D.Abstract: The article reviews two books which are "Irrational Security: The Politics of Defense From Reagan to Obama" by Daniel Wirls and "Buying National Security: How America Plans and Pays for Its Global Role and Safety at Home," by Gordon Adams and Cindy Williams.30. Title: War Stories: The Causes and Consequences of Public Views of War.Authors: Freedman, Lawrence D.Abstract: The article reviews the book "War Stories: The Causes and Consequences of Public Views of War," by Matthew A. Baum and Tim J. Groeling.31. Title: The Icarus Syndrome: A History of American Hubris.Authors: Mead, Walter RussellAbstract: The article reviews the book "The Icarus Syndrome: A History of American Hubris," by Peter Beinart.32. Title: National Security StrategyAuthors: Mead, Walter RussellAbstract: The article reviews the book "National Security Strategy," by the President of the United States Barack Obama.33. Title: Progressivism: A Very Short IntroductionAuthors: Mead, Walter RussellAbstract: The article reviews the book "Progressivism: A Very Short Introduction," by Walter Nugent.34. Title: Henry Clay: The Essential AmericanAuthors: Mead, Walter RussellAbstract: The article reviews the book "Henry Clay: The Essential American," by David S. Heidler and Jeanne T. Heidler.35. Title: The Best of the Best: Becoming Elite at an American Boarding School.Authors: Mead, Walter Russell.Abstract: The article reviews the book "The Best of the Best: Becoming Elite at an American Boarding School," by Rubn A. Gaztambide-Fernndez.36. Title: The Transatlantic Economy 2010: Annual Survey of Jobs, Trade, and Investment Between the United States and Europe.Authors: Moravcsik, AndrewAbstract: The article reviews the book "The Transatlantic Economy 2010: Annual Survey of Jobs, Trade, and Investment Between the United States and Europe," by Daniel S. Hamilton and Joseph P. Quinlan.37. Title: Europe 2030.Authors: Moravcsik, Andrew.Abstract: The article reviews the book "Europe 2030," edited by Daniel Benjamin.38. Title: NATO: In Search of a VisionAuthors: Moravcsik, AndrewAbstract: The article reviews the book "NATO: In Search of a Vision," edited by Glnur Aybet and Rebecca R. Moore.39. Title: The Politics of Welfare State Reform in Continental Europe: Modernization in Hard Times.Authors: Moravcsik, Andrew.Abstract: The article reviews the book "The Politics of Welfare State Reform in Continental Europe: Modernization in Hard Times," by Silja Husermann.40. Title: Learning to Salsa: New Steps in U.S.-Cuba RelationsAuthors: Feinberg, RichardAbstract: The article reviews the book "Learning to Salsa: New Steps in U.S.-Cuba Relations," by Vicki Huddleston and Carlos Pascual.41. Title: Declining Inequality in Latin America: A Decade of Progress?Authors: Feinberg, RichardAbstract: The article reviews the book "Declining Inequality in Latin America: A Decade of Progress?," edited by Luis F. Lpez-Calva and Nora Lustig.42. Title: Corporate Governance, Competition, and Political Parties: Explaining Corporate Governance Change in Europe.Authors: Moravcsik, AndrewAbstract: The article reviews the book "Corporate Governance, Competition, and Political Parties: Explaining Corporate Governance Change in Europe," by Roger M. Barker.43. Title: Democratic Governance in Latin America.Authors: Feinberg, Richard.Abstract: The article reviews the book "Democratic Governance in Latin America," edited by Scott Mainwaring and Timothy R. Scully.44. Title: Left Behind: Latin America and the False Promise of PopulismAuthors: Feinberg, Richard.Abstract: The article reviews the book "Left Behind: Latin America and the False Promise of Populism," by Sebastian Edwards.45. Title: Social Capital in Developing Democracies: Nicaragua and Argentina ComparedAuthors: Feinberg, RichardAbstract: The article reviews the book "Social Capital in Developing Democracies: Nicaragua and Argentina Compared," by Leslie E. Anderson.46. Title: The Greengrocer and His TV: The Culture of Communism After the 1968 Prague Spring.Authors: Legvold, RobertAbstract: The article reviews the book "The Greengrocer and His TV: The Culture of Communism After the 1968 Prague Spring," by Paulina Bren.47. Title: Russian Orientalism: Asia in the Russian Mind From Peter the Great to the Emigration.Authors: Legvold, RobertAbstract: The article reviews the book "Russian Orientalism: Asia in the Russian Mind From Peter the Great to the Emigration," by David Schimmelpenninck van Der Oye.48. Title: Let Our Fame Be Great: Journeys Among the Defiant People of the Caucasus.Authors: Legvold, RobertAbstract: The article reviews the book "Let Our Fame Be Great: Journeys Among the Defiant People of the Caucasus," by Oliver Bullough.49. Title: Rock and Roll in the Rocket City: The West, Identity, and Ideology in Soviet Dniepropetrovsk, 1960-1985.Authors: Legvold, RobertAbstract: The article reviews the book "Rock and Roll in the Rocket City: The West, Identity and Ideology in Soviet Dniepropetrovsk 1960-1985" by Sergei I. Zhuk.50. Title: Skeletons in the Closet: Transitional Justice in Post-Communist Europe.Authors: Legvold, RobertAbstract: The article reviews the book "Skeletons in the Closet: Transitional Justice in Post-Communist Europe," by Monika Nalepa.