Homeland security is likely to generate considerable discussion in the 2008 presidential race on topics such as the USA Patriot Act, border fences, and FEMA reforms after Hurricane Katrina.

The Democratic congresswoman from New Hampshire and member of the House Armed Services Committee speaks from the Democratic National Convention about foreign policy challenges facing the United States.

Russia has emerged as a policy issue in the presidential campaign, adding to a list of top-tier issues including energy policy, Iran, and Iraq.

F. Stephen Larrabee, an expert on NATO and Eastern Europe, says Russia's invasion of Georgia was an effort to limit "Western influence into the former Soviet space."

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As tensions between Russia and the West mount over the military conflict in Georgia, some analysts worry about the collapse of arms control agreements.

Both parties will use presidential conventions to boost their candidate's credentials on the economy and national security, at a time when both issues overlap.

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As global leaders scramble to find a solution to the Russia-Georgia conflict, five experts weigh in with possible solutions.

Russia's invasion of Georgia has rubbed raw relations with the West, complicating cooperation in several crucial areas.

Immigration reform gets scant mention on the U.S. election trail, but experts expect either leading presidential candidate to make policy reforms a priority.

Stephen Sestanovich, CFR’s top Russia expert,says the fighting between Georgia and Russia is more a “war” than a “conflict,” and could have far-reaching consequences.

Russia's offensive in Georgia, traced in part to bitterness over Kosovo's independence, stirs new concern over a chasm between Moscow and the West.

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Experts worry Eritrea and Ethiopia could be on the brink of new conflict, potentially enmeshing Eritrea further in the Horn of Africa's many disputes.

A top Pentagon official says victory in the global fight against terrorism is achievable, but may take decades to accomplish.

A top Pentagon official says victory in the global fight against terrorism is achievable, but may take decades to accomplish.

Despite the sputtering U.S. economy, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan continue to dominate debate on the presidential campaign trail.

Barack Obama's remarks on "Confronting New Threats."

Pakistan faces increasing pressure to crack down on militants linked to attacks in Afghanistan. Experts urge Western caution in dealing with the tribal areas.

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Pakistan's intelligence agency, the ISI, faces persistent accusations of links to terrorism, despite repeated denials.

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Afghanistan's army and police units are showing signs of improving, but remain unable to operate without coalition assistance.

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The U.S.-Pakistan military alliance is a long one, but fresh challenges threaten the relationship.

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