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12. Stronger U.S. – EU Trade Creates Everyday Benefits
- Author:
- Jeff Okun-Kozlowicki and Gabe Horwitz
- Publication Date:
- 12-2013
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- Third Way
- Abstract:
- The economic relationship between the United States and the European Union (EU) is so strong and so deeply integrated into multinational supply chains that policymakers often forget about it. Even with recent economic turbulence, the EU is America's largest trading partner. The EU remains one of the most important markets for the United States in terms of exports, two-way investment, and domestic job creation. But our marriage could be even stronger—especially at a time when both sides are seeking to recover from several years of lean economic growth. Breaking down trade barriers and spurring cooperation in key sectors would have significant benefits for American manufacturers and consumers in terms of the movies you watch, the car you drive, and the products you use.
- Topic:
- Economics, International Trade and Finance, and Treaties and Agreements
- Political Geography:
- United States, America, and North America
13. To judge NSA reforms, look to the tech industry
- Author:
- Mieke Eoyang
- Publication Date:
- 01-2013
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- Third Way
- Abstract:
- In 1976, Senator Edward Kennedy first introduced the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to rein in government scrutiny of Americans. That law made America’s telecommunications companies the gatekeepers of the public’s information. But back then, “Ma Bell” was still around — AT&T wasn’t broken up until 1982 — and mobile phones were a distant dream. Now, nearly 40 years and a tech revolution later, President Obama faced similar questions on how to protect the American people’s privacy.
- Topic:
- Security, Defense Policy, Science and Technology, Surveillance, and Civil Liberties
- Political Geography:
- United States and North America
14. Explaining the Pentagon’s Defense Strategy
- Author:
- Julie Zelnick and Mieke Eoyang
- Publication Date:
- 05-2012
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- Third Way
- Abstract:
- The purpose of this paper is to translate the long and technical national security strategic directive the Obama Administration laid out on January 5, 2012 into plain language and provide policymakers with guidance on how to make the case for the President’s plan. The directive has four over-arching goals, which are reflected in the budget
- Topic:
- Security, Defense Policy, Imperialism, and Military Strategy
- Political Geography:
- United States, North America, and Global Focus
15. Reforming Foreign Security Training to Help Defeat Terrorism
- Author:
- Andy Johnson and Scott Payne
- Publication Date:
- 07-2010
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- Third Way
- Abstract:
- A key component of US strategy to defeat global terrorist groups like al Qaeda is denying them the physical space to operate with impunity. The ability of the US and our allies to train foreign military and security forces can be an effective tool in both preventing terrorists from establishing a foothold in vulnerable states and empowering foreign partners to move against terrorists where they exist today. Yet the current array of US training programs is fragmented, ad hoc, and underfunded. Moreover, overreliance on contractors to provide large scale military and police training in Iraq and Afghanistan, at a collective cost of $48 billion, has led to findings of poor performance, wasteful spending, weak oversight and insufficient accountability.
- Topic:
- Foreign Policy, Defense Policy, and Terrorism
- Political Geography:
- Afghanistan, United States, Iraq, and North America
16. The Real Security Costs of Anti-Muslim Rhetoric
- Author:
- Andy Johnson and Kyle Spector
- Publication Date:
- 09-2010
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- Third Way
- Abstract:
- The proposed "Park51" Islamic center in lower Manhattan (universally and improperly dubbed the "Ground Zero Mosque") and a fringe Florida pastor's plan to burn copies of the Quran on September 11th dominated much of the public discourse in recent weeks, bouncing around the media and Internet echo chambers and serving as cable television catnip. Though the Florida story may have passed, the debate over the center in New York continues with some of the rhetoric and actions devolving into outright anti-Muslim bigotry. Furthermore, it's likely there will be more anti-Muslim incidents to come. Copycat bigots are sure to have noticed the attention that merely the threat of action by one unknown crank can generate in the sensationalism of the 24-hour news cycle and information age.
- Topic:
- Security, Islam, and Public Opinion
- Political Geography:
- United States, New York, and North America
17. Closing the Mission Gap: Effectively Communicating the President's New Afghanistan Strategy
- Author:
- Andy Johnson, Kyle Spector, Scott Payne, and Matt Bennett
- Publication Date:
- 12-2009
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- Third Way
- Abstract:
- Speaking at West Point, President Obama clarified America's mission in Afghanistan and announced a new strategy designed to defeat al Qaeda, respond to the security threat posed by chaos in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region, and set a clear path for turning the war over to the Afghans. Third Way believes that the President's approach is worthy of strong support from Congress and other leaders.
- Topic:
- Foreign Policy and Military Strategy
- Political Geography:
- Pakistan, Afghanistan, United States, and North America
18. Addressing Iraq in a Charged Political Environment - Winning the Debate Over the War
- Author:
- Matt Bennett
- Publication Date:
- 08-2006
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- Third Way
- Abstract:
- This memo describes how progressives candidates can attack their opponents’ lack of action on Iraq, characterizing them as “satisfied” with the Bush plan for a permanent US presence there and with all other aspects of the Bush administration’s leadership on the war. It goes on to lay out a number of policy ideas to help change course in Iraq and move America toward success in the war.
- Topic:
- Imperialism, Military Strategy, Elections, and Conflict
- Political Geography:
- United States, Iraq, Middle East, and North America
19. Deterring Cyber War: A U.S.-Led Cybersecurity Summit
- Author:
- Andy Johnson and Kyle Spector
- Publication Date:
- 10-2006
- Content Type:
- Working Paper
- Institution:
- Third Way
- Abstract:
- Every day, U.S. military and civilian networks are probed thousands of times for cyber weaknesses. As a result of the mounting threat, there is a growing consensus that international action is required to reduce the threat of cyber war. The U.S. should take the lead in deterring cyber war by hosting a cybersecurity summit—a key first step to building an international cyber accord
- Topic:
- Security, Defense Policy, Diplomacy, International Cooperation, and Cybersecurity
- Political Geography:
- United States, North America, and Global Focus