James M. Lindsay

James M. Lindsay is director of studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. He writes at The Water's Edge.

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5 More International Stories to Watch for in 2013

5 More International Stories to Watch for in 2013

Here's why you should pay attention to Nigeria and internet freedom in the coming year. More »

Are Democrats Now the Party of National Security?

Are Democrats Now the Party of National Security?

President Obama's campaign is emphasizing his foreign policy record, but it might not last for his party. More »

Romney on Foreign Policy: Much Criticism of Obama, Few Specifics

Romney on Foreign Policy: Much Criticism of Obama, Few Specifics

The GOP candidate's Republican National Convention acceptance speech gave little attention to foreign policy. More »

The Challenges, Policies, Wit, and Wisdom of Francois Hollande

The Challenges, Policies, Wit, and Wisdom of Francois Hollande

Everything you need to know about the newly elected French president. More »

Mitt Romney's Afghanistan Problem

Mitt Romney's Afghanistan Problem

The war is increasingly unpopular, but the GOP contender has supported it in the past. More »

Obama's No-Apologies Foreign Policy in the State of the Union

Obama's No-Apologies Foreign Policy in the State of the Union

The president made clear he sees his record as point of strength for the coming election. More »

In Libya as in Iraq, a Dictator's Death Can Bring New Problems

In Libya as in Iraq, a Dictator's Death Can Bring New Problems

After the killing of Qaddafi, Libya and the supporters of its revolution face some major challenges More »

We Don't Give Out Foreign Aid to Make People Like Us

We Don't Give Out Foreign Aid to Make People Like Us

Some in the U.S. ask why we give millions to countries like Pakistan and Egypt where we're unpopular, but winning hearts and minds isn't the point More »

4 Foreign Policy Takeaways From the GOP Debate

4 Foreign Policy Takeaways From the GOP Debate

On isolationism, Libya, and Rick Perry's "philosophy" More »

Libya's Premature Victory Celebrations

Libya's Premature Victory Celebrations

How we can avert the nightmare scenario More »

The Biggest Story in Photos

Photos of Tornado Damage in Moore, Oklahoma

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