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Defense & national security
Strategy, readiness, force structure and security policy.
02Europe & NATO
Alliance policy and transatlantic security debates.
03Iraq & the Middle East
Historical arguments about regional policy and intervention.
04East Asia
Strategic competition, alliances and regional engagement.
05The Balkans
Conflict response, security arrangements and stability.
06Global issues
Diplomacy, institutions and questions of international order.
07Publications & reports
Research papers, issue briefs and longer policy documents.
08Letters & statements
Public positions and d policy communications.
09Principles
The intellectual framework associated with the collection.
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What material can I search?
The includes policy publications, reports, issue briefs, letters, statements and subject indexes available through this site.
Can I search the wider web from this page?
No. This tool is designed to keep searches focused on the New American Century and its organized collections.
Why might a search return few results?
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Does inclusion mean the endorses a document?
No. Material is organized for research and public understanding. Inclusion documents historical policy debate and does not imply endorsement.
How should I assess an older policy document?
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