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February 2008

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Why We Need to Nail Osama
[K]illing or capturing bin Laden remains a vital national and, indeed, international priority. Not only is it important — it is worth devoting significant resources and making major tradeoffs to do so, writes Elbridge Colby.
Feb 27, 2008
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An Independent Kosovo Was a Part of the U.N.'s Plan
Diplomatic wrangling over Kosovo's declaration of independence this week has created a good deal of misunderstanding about the U.N. Security Council Resolution that defines that society's current status and future evolution, writes James Dobbins.
Feb 25, 2008
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To Support Democracy in Pakistan
The Pakistani people have seized an important democratic opportunity by voting decisively against retired general President Pervez Musharraf and the Islamist parties. The U.S. would be wise to support this action financially, diplomatically and politically,
Feb 24, 2008
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Concrete Closets Under Manufactured Homes Could Save Lives
Tornado deaths and injuries are the predictable result of poorly conceived construction patterns that threaten to reverse the benefits that have resulted from advanced storm warning and forecasting capabilities, writes Charles Meade.
Feb 23, 2008
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Clarifying the Yuan Debate
Deficit and surplus relationships between the U.S. and China, respectively, are actually of substantial mutual benefit to both countries, writes Charles Wolf Jr.
Feb 1, 2008